HB 1661 (1998): relative to eligibility for postsecondary education tuition grants.
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HB 1661 (1998)
relative to eligibility for postsecondary education tuition grants.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - Finance
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 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 pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 26, 1998 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Belvin (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Searles (Hills 23)
- Rep. Snyder (Straf 14)
- Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
- Sen. McCarley (SD6)
- Sen. Danais (SD20)
- Rep. Rubens
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RMS205-207,LOB
- March 18, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 26, 1998, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1998: INTRODUCED (APPROVED BY RULES) AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ15,P712
- February 3, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/98 DUE ON 02/11/98
- February 9, 1998: HEARING FEB09 1:00 RMS205-207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- February 10, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0744>; HC13,P639
- February 18, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P932 + 1009
- February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ4,P104
- March 18, 1998: HEARING MAR18 1:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
- March 23, 1998: COMM REPORT REF FOR STUDY MAR26 (VOTE 7-0)
- March 26, 1998: REFERRED FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; SJ8,P171