HCS HB 1255 -- EMANCIPATION DAY COMMISSION

SPONSOR:  Bland

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
Urban Issues by a vote of 7 to 1.

This substitute creates the Emancipation Day Commission within
the Office of the Governor.  The commission will consist of nine
members and will meet as necessary to recommend appropriate
activities for the recognition and celebration of Emancipation
Day.  The substitute specifies the membership of the commission.

FISCAL NOTE:  Not available at time of printing.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that last year the General Assembly
designated Emancipation Day as a commemorative holiday, and the
bill is necessary to create a commission that will organize
celebrations.  These events will help Missourians understand the
history and heritage of African Americans.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Bland.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Alice Hurley, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am