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

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court