HB 779-FN (1997): proclaiming 1999 as the "year of public education" in New Hampshire and establishing the 350th anniversary of public education celebration commission.
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HB 779-FN (1997)
proclaiming 1999 as the "year of public education" in New Hampshire and establishing the 350th anniversary of public education celebration commission.
- 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 13–5. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cushing (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. J. Kelley (Rock 22)
- Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Sen. Larsen (SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 2:15 PM: 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, P284
- February 12, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/12/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 02:15 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-5)
- March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ38,P1032-1033