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MA S2205

Commemorating first landing day


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Introduced
10/26/2017
In Committee
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to commemorate first landing day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 6 of the law to establish "First Landing Day" on the second Saturday of November. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation to commemorate the pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower and landed in what is now Provincetown, Truro, and Eastham, and to honor the native peoples who inhabited Barnstable County at the time of contact. The bill recommends that the day be observed by the people in an appropriate manner.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 06/25/2018)

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