Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 1693 — An Act designating the official seasoning of the Commonwealth

Last action — Read second and ordered to a third reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1693) of James M. Murphy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to designate Bell's Seasoning as the official seasoning of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Action History

  1. Read second and ordered to a third reading

  2. Rules suspended

  3. Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

  5. Hearing scheduled for 01/30/2018 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1693 do?
By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1693) of James M. Murphy and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to designate Bell's Seasoning as the official seasoning of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who sponsors H 1693?
H 1693 is sponsored by James M. Murphy (Democrat) and Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of H 1693?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 1693?
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