2005 Senate Bill 181

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Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 9, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To authorize the appointment by the governor of a state poet laureate, who would serve at the pleasure of the governor (meaning the governor could withdraw the appointment at any time).

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Nov. 10, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2005

Amendment offered by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To authorize the appointment by the governor of a state poet laureate, who would serve at the pleasure of the governor (meaning the governor could withdraw the appointment at any time).

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 2, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

June 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.