CACR 42 (1998): relating to public money used to compensate individuals for sectarian education. being used to compensate individuals for education at sectarian schools be replaced with federal constitutional church-state separation protections.

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CACR 42 (1998)

relating to public money used to compensate individuals for sectarian education. being used to compensate individuals for education at sectarian schools be replaced with federal constitutional church-state separation protections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–4. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 249–89.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Colburn (Merr 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Brown (Merr 10)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1998, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RMS205-207,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ3,P117
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 9, 1998: HEARING FEB09 9:00 RMS205-207,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-4)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(249-89); HJ21,P1134-1137

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 1 (2003): relating to the support of religious schools. Providing that the language in article 6 of the first part of the New Hampshire constitution, which sates that "But no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination." shall be deleted from the article and the language in article 83 of the second part of the New Hampshire constitution which states that ": Provided, nevertheless, that no money raised by taxation shall ever be granted or applied for the use of the schools or institutions of any religious sect or denomination" shall be deleted from the article.
  • CACR 6 (2003): relating to the encouragement of literature. Providing that it shall be the duty of the legislators and magistrates to not hinder, impede or obstruct the interest of literature and the sciences.
  • CACR 3 (2009): relating to public schools. Providing that: it shall be the duty of the legislature to encourage the interest of literature and the sciences and all seminaries and public schools.
  • CACR 34 (2000): relating to money raised by taxation. Providing that the provision prohibiting money raised by taxation from being granted or applied for the use of schools or institutions of any religious sect or denomination shall be removed from the constitution.
  • CACR 12 (2024): relating to the definition of the word "cherish." Providing that the 1784 word "cherish" shall be replaced by the 2024 word "cherish."
  • CACR 14 (2005): relating to tax money and religious schools or institutions. Providing that the language in article 83 of the second part of the New Hampshire constitution which states that ": Provided, nevertheless, that no money raised by taxation shall ever be granted or applied for the use of the schools or institutions of any religious sect or denomination" shall be deleted from the article.

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