HCR 5 (2021): supporting democracy and human rights in Hungary, Poland, and Hong Kong and supporting democracy in Taiwan.

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HCR 5 (2021)

supporting democracy and human rights in Hungary, Poland, and Hong Kong and supporting democracy in Taiwan.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 27, 2021 the Senate adopted “suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HCR5; 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2021, Senate: suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HCR5; 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95866113093 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 16, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/24/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HCR5; 2/3 necessary, MA, VV; 05/27/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved Introduction; MA, VV; 05/27/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 05/27/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021

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