HCR 17 (2004): urging the posthumous promotion of Colonel Edward Ephraim Cross to brigadier general.

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HCR 17 (2004)

urging the posthumous promotion of Colonel Edward Ephraim Cross to brigadier general.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on May 20, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
  • March 24, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs
  • March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 1:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • May 13, 2003: (Subcom: Reps McCann, Easson, Kerns & Albert)
  • May 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 20 10:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 11-0;CC)
  • January 7, 2004: Adopted
  • March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • March 25, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/01/04]; SC13
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution

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