SB 595 (1994): changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

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SB 595 (1994)

changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

  • Status: Passed one chamber
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 15, 1994 the House failed “Reconsider” on a roll call 140–212, on a motion by Rep. Bagley.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Baldizar (SD12)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)
  • Rep. Williamson (Rock 3)
  • Rep. Splaine (Rock 36)
  • Rep. L. Johnson (Hills 40)
  • Rep. Bell (Rock 33)
  • Rep. O'Brien (Straf 4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1994, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ1,P11
  • February 1, 1994: HEARING FEB01 08:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB16
  • February 16, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ7,P141 + 162
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCTION TO HOUSE FAILS 2/3 RC(164-183); HJ34,P1056-1058
  • March 15, 1994: REP BAGLEY MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML RC(140-212); HJ39,P1275-1278

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 256 (1995): changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.
  • HB 660 (1997): adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.
  • SB 157 (1997): adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.
  • HB 68 (1999): adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.
  • SB 80 (1999): adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.
  • SB 74 (1993): changing the name of Civil Rights Day to Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

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