MD HB893 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 49-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 27 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-28 - First Reading Senate Rules
Pending: Senate Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring the Governor annually to proclaim the month of August as Caribbean Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Caribbean Americans have made to the State; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Caribbean Heritage Month in Maryland properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Title

General Provisions – Commemorative Months – Caribbean Heritage Month

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2019-03-19 - House - House Floor - Third Reading Passed (137-0) (Y: 137 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-03-28SenateFirst Reading Senate Rules
2019-03-27HouseThird Reading Passed (137-0)
2019-03-26HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2019-03-26HouseFavorable with Amendments {896689/1 Report Adopted
2019-03-25HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
2019-02-08HouseHearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2019-02-08HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations

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Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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