HB 1197 (2000): encouraging school districts to offer instruction on the causes and effects of the Great Irish Hunger.
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HB 1197 (2000)
encouraging school districts to offer instruction on the causes and effects of the Great Irish Hunger.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–2. On January 27, 2000 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 224–108.
Sponsors
- Rep. William McCarthy (D - Hills 41) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44)
- Rep. James McDonald (D - Hills 41)
- Rep. Kelley (Rock 22)
- Rep. John White (D - Hills 46)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- January 27, 2000, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 224, nays 108, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ5, p90
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 12, 2000: Hearing Jan 12 1:00 RM207,LOB
- January 19, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Jan 27 (vote 13-2;Reg)
- January 27, 2000: ITL Report Adopted RC(224-108); HJ12, p298-300