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AR HB2211

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Burris

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits naming publicly-funded buildings, structures, or facilities after living individuals who held federal, state, county, or municipal office and received a salary for that service within the 10 years preceding construction

  • Exempts buildings with historical significance (such as an individual's birthplace) from the naming restrictions

  • Exempts naming after individuals who are prisoners of war or who are at least 75 years old and retired

  • Exempts buildings where at least 50% of funding comes from private sources rather than public funds

  • Allows entities to place individuals' names on commemorative objects (such as bricks) within buildings in exchange for donations, without restriction

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Naming Of Public Buildings, Structures, Or Facilities.

Last Action

Notification that HB2211 is now Act 1225

4/12/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/25/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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