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Resolution 20-25: adopt Richardson's legislative agenda for state and federal sessions
What this is
The council will consider a resolution asking members of the 87th Texas Legislative Session and the 117th U.S. Congress to support the City of Richardson's legislative agenda.
Why it matters
This resolution signals to state and federal lawmakers which policy priorities Richardson wants them to advance on the city's behalf.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — December 14, 2020 meeting
- December 14, 2020 Vote taken — December 14, 2020 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — December 14, 2020
Adopt Resolution No. 20-25
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 20-25, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE 117TH SESSION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS SUPPORT THE CITY OF RICHARDSON LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
Documents
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