S 2748
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to the renaming of the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library to honor Mary McGrory
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development to investigate and study a proposal to rename the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library in honor of Mary McGrory. The committee will examine the petitions and accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2338) submitted by Michael F. Rush. This investigation is a step towards potentially formally recognizing Mary McGrory’s contributions.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development to conduct a study.
- Focuses on the potential renaming of the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library.
- Relates to a proposal honoring Mary McGrory.
- Considers petitions and bill (Senate, No. 2338) regarding the renaming.
- The committee will report its findings to the Senate.
Who is affected
- Boston Public Library
- Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library
- Residents of Roslindale
- The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
- Michael F. Rush
Notable changes
- Potential renaming of a branch of the Boston Public Library.
- Recognition of Mary McGrory through a library branch name.
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Primary sponsor
Arts and Cultural Development Joint Committee on Tourism
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Order S.2748 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to the renaming of the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library to honor Mary McGrory
Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2338) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to name the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library as the McGrory- Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2748).
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2748
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S2338 |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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