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SB 826: Juneteenth Independence Day/The End of Slavery [RPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Hill

Juneteenth Independence Day/The End of Slavery [RPCC]; Renames Juneteenth Day as "Juneteenth Independence Day." Requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation designating June 19th as said day, recognizing the end of slavery in the United States and the contributions that individuals of African descent have made, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Governmental Operations
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/18/2007 Senate • Filed
1/24/2008 Senate • Referred to Governmental Operations; Judiciary
3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Governmental Operations; Judiciary -SJ 00051
5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Governmental Operations