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HR4 • 2026

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Vernon Smith
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
Introduced House Resolution (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about actions to be taken beyond commemorating the day.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

This resolution commemorates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes and celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as an important day in American history.

Terms To Know

Resolution
A formal statement by a government body that expresses an opinion, honors someone, or makes plans for the future.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create any new laws or change existing ones.
  • It is unclear what specific actions will be taken to honor Dr. King's birthday beyond recognizing it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 House

    Authored by Representative Smith V

  2. 2026-01-12 House

    Coauthored by Representatives Harris, Jackson C, Bartlett, Burton, Hatcher, Pack, Porter, Pryor, Shackleford, Summers

  3. 2026-01-12 House

    First reading: adopted

Official Summary Text

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Current Bill Text

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Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.