Bill
SB 798
85(R) - 2017
Senate Criminal Justice
Senate Criminal Justice
Holidays
Law Enforcement
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Paul Bettencourt
Brian Birdwell
Dawn Buckingham
Konni Burton
Donna Campbell
Brandon Creighton
Craig Estes
Sylvia Garcia
Bob Hall
Kelly Hancock
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Don Huffines
Joan Huffman
Bryan Hughes
Lois Kolkhorst
Eddie Lucio Jr.
Jose Menendez
Borris Miles
Jane Nelson
Robert Nichols
Charles Perry
Eddie Rodriguez
Charles Schwertner
Kel Seliger
Larry Taylor
Van Taylor
Carlos Uresti
Kirk Watson
Royce West
John Whitmire
Judith Zaffirini
Bill Caption
Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the legislature is authorized to establish days of recognition and ceremony. SB 798 would establish July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day in recognition of the ultimate sacrifice made by Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Honorific bills, wile often noble in purpose, do not impact our liberty principles. For this reason we remain neutral on SB 798.
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