Resolve increasing representation of all Massachusetts residents in the state house art collection
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts General Court to conduct an investigation and study of the art collection housed in the State House. The goal is to examine the collection and determine how to better represent all residents of Massachusetts within it. This study will be carried out by a special commission including members of the General Court. The bill seeks to broaden the representation of diverse perspectives within the State House’s art collection.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to review the State House art collection.
- Require the commission to include members of the General Court.
- Direct the commission to conduct an investigation and study of the collection.
- The study should focus on improving representation of all Massachusetts residents.
- The commission’s findings will be used to inform future acquisitions and selections.
Who is affected
- The Massachusetts General Court
- The State House Art Collection
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Art collectors
- Tourism industry
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a review of the existing art collection.
- It aims to diversify the representation within the collection.
- The study will consider how to better reflect the state’s population.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
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