HB 748-FN (1997): clarifying the school building aid law relative to kindergarten programs.

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HB 748-FN (1997)

clarifying the school building aid law relative to kindergarten programs.

  • 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 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 17, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–5. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Franks (Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Searles (Hills 23)
  • Rep. Durham (Hills 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 2:30 PM: public hearing, RM207,LOB :EDUCATION
  • March 17, 1997, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ17, P283
  • February 10, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON FEB11 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 18, 1997: PUBLIC HEARING FEB18 2:30 RM207,LOB :EDUCATION
  • February 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0408>; HC28,P576
  • March 5, 1997: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ33,P768
  • March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 10:15 RM209,LOB FOR: FIN DIV II
  • March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR02 (VOTE 15-5)
  • April 2, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ47,P1445

Laws It Would Change

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