HB 1255-FN-LOCAL (1996): providing that the state shall reimburse school districts for shortfalls in certain categories of state aid to education.
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HB 1255-FN-LOCAL (1996)
providing that the state shall reimburse school districts for shortfalls in certain categories of state aid to education.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 18–4. On February 1, 1996 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 26–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held work sessions on August 14, 1996 and September 4, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kirby (Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
- February 7, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE
- August 14, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM100, SH :FINANCE
- September 4, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM100,SH :FINANCE
Votes
- February 1, 1996, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ4,P128
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
- January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- January 30, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB01 (VOTE 18-4)
- February 1, 1996: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ19,P558
- February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 03:00 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
- March 7, 1996: FIN MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR13 (VOTE 26-0;CC)
- March 13, 1996: REFERRED TO EDUCATION FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ40,P1447
- May 21, 1996: INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT CHANGED TO: FINANCE
- August 14, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS AUG14 10:00 RM100, SH :FINANCE
- August 24, 1996: [IS SUBCOM: REPS FERGUSON, F RILEY, STONE, DOWLING, LAMOTT, NORDGREN, ALLEN & D SOUCY]
- September 4, 1996: INTERIM STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS SEPT4 9:30 RM100,SH :FINANCE
- October 3, 1996: INT STUDY REPORT FILED= NOT REC FOR 1997 LEG (VOTE: 16-0)