HB 1420-LOCAL (1998): establishing a committee to study the impact of class sizes on overall educational performance.

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HB 1420-LOCAL (1998)

establishing a committee to study the impact of class sizes on overall educational performance.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 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 voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. A. Pelletier (Straf 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Spear (Straf 5)
  • Rep. Searles (Hills 23)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ3,P107
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 10, 1998: HEARING FEB10 2:00 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-4)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P1143

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