Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

S 291 — An Act to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2367

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. L'Italien (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Linda Thomas, Beth Cowett, John W. Scibak, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2367

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Thursday February 8, 2018, pending concurrence

  4. Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2

  5. Referred to the committee on Education

  6. House concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Education

Sponsors

  • José F. Tosado · Cosponsor
  • William N. Brownsberger · Cosponsor
  • Michelle M. DuBois · Cosponsor
  • Jack Patrick Lewis · Cosponsor
  • Ruth B. Balser · Cosponsor
  • Barbara A. L'Italien · Primary
  • Linda Thomas · Cosponsor
  • Beth Cowett · Cosponsor
  • John W. Scibak · Cosponsor
  • Elizabeth A. Malia · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Barbara A. L'Italien

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (194)

194 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 291 do?
By Ms. L'Italien (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Linda Thomas, Beth Cowett, John W. Scibak, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
Who sponsors S 291?
S 291 is sponsored by José F. Tosado, William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Ruth B. Balser, Barbara A. L'Italien, Linda Thomas, Beth Cowett, John W. Scibak, and Elizabeth A. Malia.
What is the current status of S 291?
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 S 291?
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