HCR 16 (2003): urging increased diplomacy to achieve a just, peaceful, and rapid resolution of the conflict between India and Pakistan relative to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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HCR 16 (2003)

urging increased diplomacy to achieve a just, peaceful, and rapid resolution of the conflict between India and Pakistan relative to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–3. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 11:45 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • February 18, 2003, 3:50 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 13, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 11:45 RM306,LOB
  • February 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (Vote 12-3;Reg)
  • February 5, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • February 13, 2003: Adopted VV
  • February 13, 2003: Rules Suspension 2/13/03, of 5 day Notice [Rule 24], 2/3 nec
  • February 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Energy and Economic Development
  • February 18, 2003: Hearing; February 18, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 3:50 p.m.; SC10
  • February 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/20/03]; SC10A
  • February 20, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 20, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution

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