2008 House Bill 3 (Promote gender equity on boards and commissions)

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Introduced by Rep. Mary Lou Marzian (D) on January 15, 2008, to encourage the Governor, when appointments to boards and commissions are made from lists submitted to him, to appoint a male or female to achieve an unspecified level of gender equity.
- Referred to the House State Government Committee on January 17, 2008.
- Reported in the House on January 24, 2008, favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar.
Passed in the House (95 to 0) on January 31, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the Senate on February 1, 2008.
- Referred to the Senate State and Local Government Committee on February 6, 2008.

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1) missed fourtune [by Anonymous Citizen on February 2, 2008]
why dont we just find the best person for the job???
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2) More division [by Anonymous Citizen on January 16, 2008]
This is stupidity at it's finest. I've got a better idea - appoint the best person for the job!
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3) 2008 House Bill 3 (Promote gender equity on boards and commissions) [by admin on January 1, 2001]
Introduced in the House on January 15, 2008, to encourage the Governor, when appointments to boards and commissions are made from lists submitted to him, to appoint a male or female to achieve an unspecified level of gender equity

The vote was 95 in favor, 0 opposed and 3 not voting

(House Roll Call 0 at House Journal 0)

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