S 2212 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act designating the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day

This bill designates the first Wednesday in May as Massachusetts State Parks Day. The governor must issue an annual proclamation for this date to recognize the importance of maintaining the state's park lands and recreational facilities. It does not change funding or operations but creates a formal day to highlight these public spaces. The designation applies every year without requiring additional legislative action.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Aug 14, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Aug 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Rush
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk and Suffolk