2005 Regular Session

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 7

File Code: Human Relations Prior Year Introduction As: SJ 4/04 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senators Exum, Britt, Gladden, and Jones
Entitled:
Reparations for the Enslavement of African Americans

Synopsis:

Supporting the national request for congressional hearings and a federal commission to study and consider reparations for African Americans; and educating Americans about the history of slavery and its current repercussions.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/16
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
4/11
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Nathaniel Exum, District 24
Senator Gwendolyn Britt, District 47
Senator Lisa A. Gladden, District 41
Senator Verna L. Jones, District 44

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES
CONGRESS, U. S
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HISTORICAL MATTERS
HUMAN RIGHTS
REPARATIONS

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered