HB 259-FN (1997): requiring all state forms requesting racial or ethnic status to allow for or include a biracial or multiracial option.
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HB 259-FN (1997)
requiring all state forms requesting racial or ethnic status to allow for or include a biracial or multiracial option.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–2. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Snyder (Straf 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
- Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- February 4, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ12,P178
- January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN28 02:15 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB04 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR:FEB19 VOTE (15-2 )
- February 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ26,P497