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Committee advances bill to create Capitol memorial described as 'war on terror'; some members urge title review
Summary
House Bill 2,514 to establish a 'global war on terror' memorial on the Capitol Campus was reported out of committee 12–4 (3 excused). Supporters urged honoring service and families; Representative Parsley said the 'war on terror' title risks profiling and said she would vote no without recommendation.
House Bill 2,514, which would establish a global 'war on terror' memorial on the Capitol Campus, was reported out of the Capital Budget Committee with a due-pass recommendation after debate.
John Wilson DePally, committee staff, said there are no amendments to the bill. Representative Waters urged support, saying the memorial would honor those…
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