HB 656-LOCAL (1997): repealing the provision which requires the state board to approve schools before a district is qualified to receive state aid to education.
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HB 656-LOCAL (1997)
repealing the provision which requires the state board to approve schools before a district is qualified to receive state aid to education.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–3. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. D. Lawton (Belk 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas (Belk 3)
- Rep. M. Whalley (Merr 5)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
- Sen. Patenaude (SD7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ17,P279
- February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 11:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- March 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-3)
- March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38,P1032