BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

HB 1143: Honorary degrees

Authorizing honorary degrees.

Summary

  • Upon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to people who did not graduate from the institution.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1143), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 3, 1991
Prime sponsor
Jeannette Wood (R-21)
Introduced
January 21, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 3, 1991
Session law
Chapter 58, Laws of 1991
Companion bill
SB 5475

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 15, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1143
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56101
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 16, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1143
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican22003
How each member voted

History

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HB 1143 in other sessions

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