HB 1604 (2018): renaming Columbus Day as "Indigenous People's Day."

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HB 1604 (2018)

renaming Columbus Day as "Indigenous People's Day."

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 5, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 24, 2018, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 30, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 5, 2018, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • October 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 02:30 PM LOB 306
  • January 24, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/24/2018 02:30 PM LOB 306
  • January 30, 2018: Executive Session: 01/30/2018 LOB 306
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 16-2; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • June 5, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 06/05/2018 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 23, 2018: Executive Session: 10/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB306
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-1)

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