AI Summary

The term "Special Observances" typically refers to specific days or periods designated by federal, state, or local governments to recognize and celebrate certain events, causes, or groups. These observances often serve to raise awareness, honor achievements, promote diversity, or commemorate historical events. They can range from holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Veterans Day to awareness months like Black History Month or Women's History Month. Special Observances play a role in fostering unity, education, and appreciation within communities and across the nation.

• 2023-11-07: Filed

• 2023-11-22: Referred to Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

• 2023-11-22: Referred to State Affairs Committee

• 2023-11-22: Now in Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

• 2023-12-06: Added to Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee agenda

• 2023-12-13: Favorable by Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

• 2023-12-13: Reported out of Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

• 2023-12-13: Now in State Affairs Committee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-01-12: Added to State Affairs Committee agenda

• 2024-01-17: Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee

• 2024-01-17: Reported out of State Affairs Committee

• 2024-01-17: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2024-01-17: CS Filed

• 2024-01-17: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

• 2024-01-18: Bill referred to House Calendar

• 2024-01-18: Added to Second Reading Calendar

• 2024-01-18: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (1/23/2024)

• 2024-01-23: Read 2nd time

• 2024-01-23: Placed on 3rd reading

• 2024-01-23: Added to Third Reading Calendar

• 2024-01-24: Read 3rd time

• 2024-01-24: CS passed; YEAS 117, NAYS 0

• 2024-01-24: In Messages

• 2024-01-25: Referred to Rules

• 2024-01-25: Received

• 2024-02-14: Withdrawn from Rules

• 2024-02-14: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

• 2024-02-14: Substituted for CS/SB 346

• 2024-02-14: Read 2nd time

• 2024-02-14: Read 3rd time

• 2024-02-14: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0

• 2024-02-14: Immediately certified

• 2024-02-14: In Messages

• 2024-02-14: Ordered enrolled

• 2024-03-27: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

• 2024-04-05: Approved by Governor

• 2024-04-08: Chapter No. 2024-65