HB 343 (1999): changing the Columbus Day holiday to Explorers Day.

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HB 343 (1999)

changing the Columbus Day holiday to Explorers Day.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it (amendment 2) unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to kill it. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1999, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ15, p189
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 03 10:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Apr 14 (vote 18-0;CC#2)
  • April 14, 1999: ITL Report adopted; HJ40, p907-908
  • April 14, 1999: Consent Cal reconsidered, Rep Mock MA VV; ITL Report adopted VV; HJ40, p943

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 80 (1999): adding the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. to Civil Rights Day.

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