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H 3438: An Act establishing the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth

Susannah WhippsIn Committee

H 3438 status: In Committee — Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 5/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3438) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to designate the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increases public interest in state geological history

Risks

  • No direct impact on conservation or environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Encourages local educational appreciation for geology

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

None; this is a strictly symbolic legislative act

Limitation

Analysis based on limited legislative summary

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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