HR 57 (1990): requesting the United States Congress to amend the United States Constitution to prohibit flag desecration.

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HR 57 (1990)

requesting the United States Congress to amend the United States Constitution to prohibit flag desecration.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on March 15, 1990 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 6–3. On April 3, 1990 the House voted to adopt it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pepino (Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hunter (Hills 6)
  • Rep. Benton (Rock 5)
  • Rep. Barberia (Merr 6)
  • Rep. Brady (Hills 33)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 27, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations, RM305,LOB

The Docket

  • March 15, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST-FED RELATIONS, MA VV; HJ44,P1404
  • March 15, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/15/90 DUE ON 04/05/90
  • March 27, 1990: HEARING MAR27 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: ST-FED RELATIONS
  • March 27, 1990: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR03 (VOTE 6-3)
  • April 3, 1990: REP PEPINO SUBST OTP, MA RC(201-142); ADOPTED; HJ54,P1632-1635 + + P1643

Related Bills

  • SR 2 (1990): requesting the United States Congress to amend the United States Constitution to prohibit flag desecration.

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