H 3409
An Act establishing the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill designates cookies and cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It’s a symbolic measure proposed by Representative Rogers and Senator Rush, aiming to recognize and celebrate a popular ice cream flavor within the state. The bill was referred to the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee and subsequently received favorable committee reporting. It is currently awaiting consideration in the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling committee.
Key provisions
- Designates cookies and cream as the official ice cream flavor.
- The designation is proposed by Representative Rogers and Senator Rush.
- The bill was referred to the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee.
- The bill received favorable committee reporting.
- The bill is awaiting consideration in the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling committee.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Ice cream vendors in Massachusetts
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
John H. Rogers
Cosponsors
John H. Rogers
Michael F. Rush
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Bill H.3409 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth
By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3409) of John H. Rogers for legislation to designate cookies and Cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenters: John H. Rogers , Michael F. Rush
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3409
| 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 |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading |
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