MD HB179 | 2024 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous HB565

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Health and Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Replacing references to Columbus Day in certain provisions of law with references to Indigenous Peoples' Day; and establishing that Indigenous Peoples' Day is to be observed on October 12 or, if the United States Congress designates another day for the observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress.

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Title

Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-06HouseHearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
2024-01-10HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations
2023-08-15HousePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

HB565 (Carry Over) 2022-02-16 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:30 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Commercial Law14301(n/a)See Bill Text
Education7103(n/a)See Bill Text
Financial Institutions5705(n/a)See Bill Text
General Provisions1111(n/a)See Bill Text
General Provisions1111.1(n/a)See Bill Text
State Personnel and Pensions9201(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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