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496D83CDF3D22DB587258B100066C23F Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1451

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date May 1, 2024      
Location Old Supreme Court



HB24-1451 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
12:44:45 PM  
Senators Buckner
and Coleman, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1451. The bill adds
hair length to the definition of race in the context of discrimination
in public education, housing, public accommodation, and advertising.
12:46:59 PM  
Pamela Toney, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
12:49:21 PM  
The bill sponsors
and committee gave final remarks.


12:54:02 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1451 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Baisley No
Hansen Yes
Liston No
Sullivan Yes
Coleman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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