HB 1440 (1996): proclaiming August 26th of each year as Women's Suffrage Day.

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HB 1440 (1996)

proclaiming August 26th of each year as Women's Suffrage Day.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1996. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–4. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P135
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 13, 1996: HEARING FEB13 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 11-4)
  • February 22, 1996: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ37,P1335

Laws It Would Change

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