H 3383
An Act designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to officially designate the song "Roadrunner" as the official rock song of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The legislation, introduced by Representative David Paul Linsky, formally recognizes the song’s significance within the state’s musical landscape. It’s part of a series of similar proposals over the years aiming to honor a particular song with a symbolic designation. The bill has been referred to the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee and subsequently received Senate concurrence.
Key provisions
- Designates "Roadrunner" as the official rock song of Massachusetts.
- The designation is proposed by Representative David Paul Linsky.
- The bill has been referred to the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee.
- The Senate has concurred with the bill.
- This is one of several similar bills introduced over the past decade.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H.5166).
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Music enthusiasts in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts State Government
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a formal designation for a specific song within the Commonwealth.
- It builds upon previous attempts to recognize "Roadrunner" as the official rock song.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.3383 194th (Current)
An Act designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3383) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3383
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5166 |
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