SJR 4 (2006): urging Congress to require the Department of Defense to reinstate the terminology of "POW" or "Prisoner of War" into the classification of military personnel.

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SJR 4 (2006)

urging Congress to require the Department of Defense to reinstate the terminology of "POW" or "Prisoner of War" into the classification of military personnel.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 67

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On February 16, 2006 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 12, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 2006, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2006, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 28, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM303/LOB

Votes

  • February 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Hassen — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • February 16, 2006, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • February 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 12, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 1, 2006: Hearing; February 1, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m.; SC1
  • February 1, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/09/06]; SC5
  • February 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 23Y-0N, OT3rdg
  • February 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 16, 2006: Sen. Clegg Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ20, pg 1257
  • March 28, 2006: Public Hearing March 28 11:00 RM303/LOB
  • April 5, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 12 (vote 11-0; CC)
  • April 12, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 04/25/06; Chapter 0067

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