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AR HB1119
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Frederick Love
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AI Summary
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Removes Robert E. Lee's Birthday from the official state holiday on the third Monday in January, leaving only Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as the state holiday on that date.
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Establishes Robert E. Lee's Birthday as a separate state memorial day to be commemorated by gubernatorial proclamation on the second Friday in January.
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Amends the school patriotic observance statute to reference Robert E. Lee's Birthday as the second Friday in January instead of January 19.
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Clarifies that school districts cannot be required to close on patriotic observance days without approval from the board of directors.
Legislative Description
To Eliminate The Dual Status Of The State Holiday Celebrating Robert E. Lee's Birthday On The Same Day As The State Holiday Celebrating The Birthday Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015