HB 606-FN (1991): prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or national origin.

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HB 606-FN (1991)

prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or national origin.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–6. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. S. Green (Hills 36)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ23,P297
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 7, 1991: HEARING MAR07 09:00 RM210,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR20 (VOTE 10-6)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: REP GREEN SUBST OTP, ML RC(107-236); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV;HJ53B, P1185-1188

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 421 (1997): amending the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination on account of a person's sexual orientation.
  • HB 608 (2019): expanding the law against discrimination based on gender identity to other areas of the law prohibiting discrimination.

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