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MO HB1971

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Clem Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Rosa Parks Observance Day Commission within the office of the governor to organize and coordinate annual activities celebrating Rosa Parks' life and legacy of equality, courage, and justice

  • Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor, including educators, civic and community leaders, serving four-year terms with staggered initial terms of two, three, and four years

  • Members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing official duties

  • Commission funding comes through donations, with the office of the governor providing administrative support and staff

Legislative Description

Establishes the Rosa Parks Observance Day Commission within the Governor's Office to organize and coordinate activities and events to celebrate her life and raise awareness of her legacy

Last Action

Referred: Tourism and Natural Resources(H)

3/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Tourism And Natural Resources3/4/2014

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