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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1179 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2077
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John C. Velis
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act establishing 413 Day.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :John C. VelisHampden and HampshireKelly W. Pease4th Hampden1/31/2023 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1179 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2077
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of John C. Velis and Kelly W.
Pease for legislation to establish 413 Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2069 OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act establishing 413 Day.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15BBBBBB
2the following section:-
3 Section 15CCCCCC. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside
4April thirteenth as 413 Day, to promote tourism, economic development, and the unique culture
5of western Massachusetts and recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner
6by the people.