An Act relative to naming the Winchester center station after Governor John A. Volpe
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to rename the Winchester Center commuter rail station after Governor John A. Volpe. The petition was submitted by Vincent Dixon, seeking to honor Volpe’s contributions to Massachusetts transportation. The bill’s current status is that it was referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and subsequently to the Senate Committee on Rules.
Key provisions
- The Winchester Center commuter rail station will be renamed.
- The renaming will honor Governor John A. Volpe.
- The petition for this renaming was submitted by Vincent Dixon.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Rules.
Who is affected
- Commuters using the Winchester Center commuter rail station
- Residents of Winchester
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Governor John A. Volpe’s legacy
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a change to the name of a public transportation facility.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Vincent Dixon
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