An Act establishing the official marine flora of the Commonwealth
This bill designates eelgrass as the official marine flora of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It amends the General Laws to formally recognize eelgrass as a symbolic representation of the state's marine environment. As a procedural designation with no regulatory or financial impact, it directly affects state symbolism but does not alter laws, policies, or obligations for residents or entities.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Nov 24, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Nov 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Oct 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jenny Armini
DDemocratic
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