H 3403
An Act establishing a holiday known as "John F. Kennedy Day" to promote civic engagement and voter participation in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a new state holiday, "John F. Kennedy Day," with the goal of encouraging greater civic engagement and voter participation within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill would create a commission to oversee the holiday’s implementation and promotion. It builds upon previous legislative efforts to recognize President Kennedy’s legacy and encourage voter turnout.
Key provisions
- Establishes "John F. Kennedy Day" as a state holiday.
- Directs the creation of a commission to administer the holiday.
- Aims to promote civic engagement.
- Seeks to increase voter participation.
- The commission will be responsible for planning and implementing activities related to the holiday.
- The holiday is intended to honor the legacy of John F. Kennedy.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Voters in Massachusetts
- State government
- Organizations promoting civic engagement
- The John F. Kennedy family
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of previous attempts to establish a similar holiday honoring John F. Kennedy.
- It builds upon existing efforts to encourage voter participation.
- The establishment of a dedicated commission suggests a structured approach to holiday observance.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill H.3403 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a holiday known as "John F. Kennedy Day" to promote civic engagement and voter participation in the Commonwealth
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3403) of Edward R. Philips and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to establish a John F. Kennedy day holiday commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3403
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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