SPONSOR: Sharp (037)
COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Tourism by a vote of 9 to 0. Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Rules-Legislative by a vote of 8 to 0.
This bill designates February 20th of each year as "John Donaldson Day".
This bill is the same as HB 2684 (2024).
PROPONENTS: Supporters say that John Donaldson was one of the best negro league baseball players and he was a mentor to the great Satchel Paige.
Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Sharp; Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
There was no opposition voiced to the committee.
Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Statutes affected: