SB 78-FN-LOCAL (1997): changing the school foundation aid distribution formula.

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SB 78-FN-LOCAL (1997)

changing the school foundation aid distribution formula.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 20, 1997 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 20, 1997, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS + ADMIN; SJ2, P26
  • January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 02:15 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
  • March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAR20 (VOTE 4-3)
  • March 20, 1997: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN BARNES MA VV; SJ9,P159
  • April 30, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED [SEN JOHNSON, ALL BILLS LOT], MA VV; SJ14,P279

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