HB 1475 (1996): relative to the transportation of pupils.

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HB 1475 (1996)

relative to the transportation of pupils.

  • 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 February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 16–3. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 28, 1996, June 11, 1996, August 7, 1996, September 9, 1996 and September 11, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 1.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Feuer (Ches 2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Laurent (Ches 2)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 28, 1996, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • June 11, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • August 7, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • September 9, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • September 11, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUC

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ4,P136
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 3, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB20 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 21, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB21 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-3)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: REFERRED TO EDUCATION FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ37,P1328
  • May 23, 1996: (INT STUDY SUBCOM CHR: REP SPEAR)
  • May 28, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS MAY28 10:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • June 11, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN11 10:00 RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • August 7, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS AUG 07 10:00 RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • September 9, 1996: INTERIM STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS SEPT09 9:00 RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • September 11, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS SEP11 09:00 RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • October 29, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 15-1)

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