SB 174 (2019): proclaiming an annual observance of Juneteenth.

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SB 174 (2019)

proclaiming an annual observance of Juneteenth.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 95

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2019, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2019, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 10, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 21, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 13, 2019: Hearing: 02/13/2019, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 am
  • February 21, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/21/2019
  • February 21, 2019: Ought to Pass : RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/21/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 2, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/02/2019 11:00 am LOB 306
  • April 10, 2019: Executive Session: 04/10/2019 11:00 am LOB 306
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/08/2019 (Vote 14-5; RC)
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Enrolled 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/30/2019)
  • June 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2019; Chapter 0095; Effective 06/19/2019

Laws It Would Change

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