HB 169 (1989): relative to Martin Luther King Day.

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HB 169 (1989)

relative to Martin Luther King Day.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–6. On March 2, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Long (Hills 25) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Derosier (Hills 26)
  • Rep. Weddle (Rock 24)
  • Rep. Hall (Merr 7)
  • Rep. Pignatelli (Hills 31)
  • Sen. Krasker (SD24)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, REP HALL

Votes

  • March 2, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC & ADMIN
  • January 23, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/23/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • February 8, 1989: HEARING 02/08/89 10:00 REP HALL FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADM
  • February 23, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/2 VOTE (12-6); MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 2, 1989: BURTON SUBST OTP, ML RC (89-255); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ35, P788-792; REP D. YOUNG MOVED FOR REMARKS IN JOURNAL, ML DIV(129-198); HJ35, P799

Laws It Would Change

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