MassachusettsMassachusetts would name an official jazz song by Montenia
Massachusetts would recognize the song “Massachusetts,” written and composed by Montenia, as its official jazz song if the proposal becomes law.
What it does
If the proposal becomes law, the song “Massachusetts,” with words and music by Montenia, would be the state’s official jazz song.
Argument forOfficial recognition could draw attention to Montenia’s song and give people a shared piece of music to celebrate Massachusetts.
Argument againstChoosing one official song could make a single work represent Massachusetts jazz, leaving other artists and styles less represented.
More detail
Massachusetts would designate an official jazz song. The designation covers the song “Massachusetts,” with words and music by Montenia. The proposal would need to become law for the designation to take effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Read second and ordered to a third readingLatest
- 2025
- Oct 20Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
- Sep 15Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingMinor
- May 30Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Feb 27Senate concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory OversightIntroduced
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