HB 577-FN-A-LOCAL (1997): relative to funding statewide kindergarten and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 577-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)

relative to funding statewide kindergarten and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. White (Hills 25) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Grassie (Straf 19)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ17,P261
  • January 30, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/30/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 09:30 RM207,LOB
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-1)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38,P1031

Laws It Would Change

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