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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts designates the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day
Last action · October 22, 2026: Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossedSponsor: Mike Rush
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What This Bill Would Do
The governor is directed to annually proclaim the first Wednesday in May as Massachusetts State Parks Day to promote the state's park land and recreational facilities.
Establishes a formal observance day for state parks without altering agency funding, property boundaries, or recreational rules.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
people of Massachusetts
Residents are recommended to observe Massachusetts State Parks Day in an appropriate manner.
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Procedural history
7 actions- Oct 22, 2026SenateFloorRead second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed
- Oct 22, 2026SenateRules suspended
- Oct 22, 2026SenateCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Aug 14, 2025SenateCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- May 30, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
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- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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