HB 521-FN (1991): requiring literacy testing as a prerequisite for certain public assistance.
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HB 521-FN (1991)
requiring literacy testing as a prerequisite for certain public assistance.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ouellette (Hills 48) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 28, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ23,P293
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
- February 28, 1991: HEARING FEB28 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
- March 6, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR19 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- March 19, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ53A,P1109