2003 House Bill 1179

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Introduced by Rep. Velma Veloria (D) on January 20, 2003

To rename the Legislative Committee on Economic Development as the Legislative Committee on Economic Development & International Relations. This bill is by request of the Lieutenant Governor. See also Companion SB 5180. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the House Economic Development, Agriculture and Trade Committee on January 20, 2003

Testimony in support offered in the House on February 7, 2003

By Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen; Miguel Velasquez, Consulate of Peru; and Jorge Medrano, Consulate of Mexico. They testified that this change will make the Committee name more consistent with the work they are doing.
Testimony against: none offered.

Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 12, 2003

Passed 95 to 0 in the House on February 28, 2003.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".

Concerning the Legislative Committee on Economic Development.

Received to the Senate on March 3, 2003

Referred to the Senate Economic Development Committee on March 3, 2003

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 31, 2003

Passed 48 to 0 in the Senate on April 16, 2003.
See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".

Signed by Gov. Gary Locke on May 16, 2003

To rename the Legislative Committee on Economic Development as the Legislative Committee on Economic Development & International Relations.