HB 1249 (2018): relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the armed forces.

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HB 1249 (2018)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 11, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206
  • January 11, 2018: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 8, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 11, 2018: Executive Session: 01/11/2018 LOB 206
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/07/2018 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 212 (2014): relative to the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor fallen 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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