HB 180 (2023): renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous People's Day.

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HB 180 (2023)

renaming Columbus Day as Indigenous People's Day.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0352h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 23, 2023 the House adopted “Lay HB180 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Carol McGuire. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 26, 2023, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2023, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • February 8, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 23, 2023, House: Lay HB180 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 11, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/11/2023 02:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • February 8, 2023: Executive Session: 02/08/2023 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • February 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0352h (NT) 02/08/2023 (Vote 13-7; RC)
  • February 23, 2023: Lay HB180 on Table (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV 02/23/2023
  • October 26, 2023: Died on Table, Session ended 10/26/2023

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