HCS HB 286 -- EMANCIPATION DAY COMMISSION

SPONSOR:  Hoskins (Bland)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
Urban Issues by a vote of 9 to 0.

This substitute establishes the Emancipation Day Commission
within the Department of Economic Development.  The 10-member
commission will designate a statewide Juneteenth Heritage and
Cultural Festival to recognize the economic and cultural values
associated with African Americans.  The commission will be
responsible for all activities relating to the events and
monuments associated with the Emancipation Day Celebration.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of Unknown
exceeding $14,927 in FY 2006, Unknown exceeding $16,679 in FY
2007, and Unknown exceeding $16,955 in FY 2008.  No impact on
Other State Funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will give many children
and adults the opportunity to understand the importance of
contributions of African Americans to society.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Bland; and Curtis
Faulkner, Juneteenth Heritage and Jazz Festival.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Robert Triplett, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm