| SB 1054 | Requires the Secretary of State to assess records pertaining to the Underground Railroad in Missouri |
| Sponsor: | Clay | |||
| LR Number: | 4629S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 4629-01 | |
| Committee: | Financial and Governmental Organization | |||
| Last Action: | 03/13/00 - Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental | Journal page: | ||
| Organizations Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2000 | |||
SB 1054 - This act requires the Secretary of State to survey records to identify those pertaining to the underground railroad in Missouri, to cooperate with other states to identify records in those states pertaining to the underground railroad in Missouri, and to gather information pertinent to African American history in Missouri.
The act also creates a nine-member Advisory Commission to
assist in the above. Members must be knowledgeable in African
American history and traditions. The members serve four-year
terms and are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.
STEPHEN WITTE