An Act designating the official seasoning of the Commonwealth
HD 1990 designates "Bell's Seasoning," created by Boston inventor William G. Bell in 1867 and manufactured in East Weymouth, Massachusetts, as the official seasoning of the Commonwealth. The bill amends Massachusetts General Laws to formally recognize this specific seasoning product. This is a ceremonial designation with no practical regulatory or financial impact on residents, businesses, or state operations. It serves solely to honor a locally produced food item with historical significance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
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
Jamie Murphy
DDemocratic
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