HB 1320 (2008): establishing a commission to promote the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

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HB 1320 (2008)

establishing a commission to promote the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 5, 2008, 9:20 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 7, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 1:45 PM LOB 306
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 9:20 AM LOB 306
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 15-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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