HB 258 (1999): establishing Gold Star Mother's Day honoring mothers who lost sons or daughters while on duty in the armed forces.

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HB 258 (1999)

establishing Gold Star Mother's Day honoring mothers who lost sons or daughters while on duty in the armed forces.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Memorials
  • Chapter law: 72

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on April 29, 1999 and May 6, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1999, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, Rm306,LOB
  • April 29, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • May 6, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets; HJ12, p152
  • January 13, 1999: Copy to Chairman on Jan 13 due on
  • February 3, 1999: Hearing Feb 03 2:00 Rm306,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 30, 1999: Passed; Hj36, p755 + 756
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Internal Affairs
  • April 29, 1999: Hearing, 4/29/99, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m
  • May 6, 1999: Hearing, 5/6/99, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 25, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1582
  • May 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/28/1999 Eff: 7/27/1999 Chap. 0072

Laws It Would Change

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