HCR 27 (2002): urging Congress to release information to the public regarding restrictions placed on Italian-American citizens of the United States during World War II.

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HCR 27 (2002)

urging Congress to release information to the public regarding restrictions placed on Italian-American citizens of the United States during World War II.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 26, 2002 and April 9, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • March 26, 2002, 4:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 9, 2002, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets; HJ78, p2000
  • December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 29, 2002: Hearing Jan 29 1:00 RM306,LOB
  • February 7, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 14 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 14, 2002: Adopted; HJ20, p821
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • March 26, 2002: Hearing; March 26, 2002, Room 103, LOB, 4:45 p.m.; SC16
  • April 9, 2002: Hearing; April 9, 2002, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC22
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV

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