S 2439
Resolve relative to a VFW Parkway master plan special commission
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to investigate and study the development, maintenance, and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway, commonly known as the VFW Parkway. The commission will include members of the General Court, ensuring a thorough examination of the highway’s current state and potential future needs. The goal is to inform decisions regarding upgrades and improvements to this important transportation route.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study the VFW Parkway.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission’s focus is on development, maintenance, and improvement.
- The commission is tasked with an investigation of the highway.
- The commission will provide recommendations for upgrades.
- The commission’s work will inform future decisions regarding the VFW Parkway.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Motorists using the VFW Parkway
- The Department of Transportation
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a formal commission to address the VFW Parkway's needs.
- The inclusion of General Court members suggests a legislative oversight role.
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsors
Michael F. Rush
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Resolve S.2439 194th (Current)
Resolve relative to a VFW Parkway master plan special commission
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2439) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael F. Rush Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 6 actions for Resolve S.2439
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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