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H 3327

An Act relative to designating a certain structure on the state house grounds as the Ranger Joanne Croken guard house

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rodney Elliott and 1 co-sponsor

Designates the State House guard house at Bowdoin and Mount Vernon as the Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House, with a commemorative plaque installed after Art Commission consultation.

Accompanied a study order, see H5183
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Bill Summary · H 3327

Summary of H.3327 / HD 3747: An Act relative to designating a certain structure on the state house grounds as the Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House

Purpose and intent

This bill designates a specific guard house on the Massachusetts State House grounds as the “Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House” to recognize the longtime service of Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Ranger Joanne Croken to the commonwealth and the state capitol.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Designation

    • The guard house located on the State House grounds at the corner of Bowdoin Street and Mount Vernon Street in Boston shall be designated and known as the “Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House.”
    • The designation serves to formally recognize Ranger Joanne Croken’s service.

  • Section 2: Plaque and installation

    • The superintendent of the Bureau of the State House is authorized and directed to install and maintain a plaque on the exterior of the guard house bearing the designation.
    • Installation is to occur after consultation with the State House Art Commission regarding size and content of the plaque.

Affected parties and impact

  • State House and related agencies
    • Bureau of the State House (guardian of the guard house) would oversee installation and maintenance of the plaque.
    • State House Art Commission would provide guidance on plaque size and content.
  • Public and visitors
    • The designation and plaque provide a formal, publicly accessible recognition within the State House grounds.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral
    • Introduced February 27, 2025.
    • Referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  • Legislative actions
    • Senate concurred on February 27, 2025.
    • Hearing status:
    • Original hearing times and locations have been updated multiple times.
    • Most recent update shows a hearing rescheduled to October 8, 2025, with both in-person (Room 222) and virtual options; end times updated.
  • Related bill
    • Related House Docket HD 3747 (the bill in its House form) is noted as the related/replace version.

Notes on scope and implementation

  • No specific effective date is stated beyond enactment; typical rules would apply to when the bill becomes law.
  • The measure focuses on a small, commemorative designation and a plaque rather than broader regulatory changes or funding appropriations.
  • The designation is contingent on administrative actions (installation and plaque design) coordinated by the Bureau of the State House in consultation with the State House Art Commission.

Bottom line

H.3327 seeks to honor Ranger Joanne Croken by naming a guard house at the State House as the Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House and authorizing a commemorative plaque to be installed on the exterior, pending administrative coordination and the usual legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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