HB 1251 (1992): relative to the observance of Memorial Day by school districts.
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HB 1251 (1992)
relative to the observance of Memorial Day by school districts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 79
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On February 27, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 27, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 20, 1992, making it Chapter 79 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keans (Straf 11)
- Rep. Robinson (Hills 12)
- Rep. Soucy (Hills 39)
- Rep. Holden (Hills 9)
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1992, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
- April 2, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
Votes
- February 27, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
- January 22, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING JAN22 01:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- January 23, 1992: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN23 10:45 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- February 19, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB27 (VOTE 15-0)
- February 27, 1992: REP BENTON SUBST ITL, ML RC(76-249); PASSED VV; HJ46,P1154-1157 + + P1175
- February 27, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- April 2, 1992: HEARING APR02 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP APR07
- April 7, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ15,P363-364 + 366
- April 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ67,P1790
- April 9, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ16,P388
- April 20, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/20/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0079