HB 1407 (1994): changing the title of Washington's Birthday to Lincoln and Washington Day.

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HB 1407 (1994)

changing the title of Washington's Birthday to Lincoln and Washington Day.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1994. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–4. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Stamatakis (Sull 5)
  • Rep. O'Brien (Straf 4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210

Votes

  • March 15, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ7,P192
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 25, 1994: HEARING JAN25 10:30 RM210 FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 3, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR15 (VOTE 10-4)
  • March 3, 1994: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 15, 1994: REP MCGRATH SUBST OTP, ML RC(86-252); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ39,P1337-1339

Laws It Would Change

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