SB 212 (2014): relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor fallen members of the armed forces.

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SB 212 (2014)

relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor fallen members of the armed forces.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2014-0648s), offered by Sen. Pierce, was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. On May 14, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 17, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • May 1, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • May 8, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0648s — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 12, 2014: Hearing: 2/12/14, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/19/14; SC7
  • February 19, 2014: Sen. Pierce Floor Amendment #2014-0648s, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0648s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • April 17, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/17/2014 1:00 PM LOB 201-203
  • May 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 5/1/2014 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • May 1, 2014: Executive Session: 5/1/14 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • May 6, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • May 8, 2014: Executive Session: 5/8/14 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • May 14, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1249 (2018): relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the armed forces.
  • HB 1359-FN (2014): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of placing medal decals on special number plates for veterans.
  • SB 88 (2014): relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor fallen members of the armed forces.

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