CACR 36 (2002): relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the state shall fund an amount not less than 40 percent of the total average statewide expenditure for public education for kindergarten through grade 12 during the previous biennium and that the general court shall have the power to apportion this amount by statute; that the state shall assure the opportunity for an adequate public education for all pupils in the state in grades kindergarten through 12; and that no tax in any form on the value of real property shall be used to fund the state's obligation to cherish and support public education.

CACR 36 (2002)

relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the state shall fund an amount not less than 40 percent of the total average statewide expenditure for public education for kindergarten through grade 12 during the previous biennium and that the general court shall have the power to apportion this amount by statute; that the state shall assure the opportunity for an adequate public education for all pupils in the state in grades kindergarten through 12; and that no tax in any form on the value of real property shall be used to fund the state's obligation to cherish and support public education.

• Status: Referred for interim study
• Term: 2001-2002
• House committee: Ways and Means
• Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 2002 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on February 5, 2002 and February 6, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 15–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

• Rep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 14)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 5, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
• February 6, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• Part Second, Article 83 of the state Constitution

Related Bills

• CACR 14 (2003): relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the state shall fund an amount not less than 30 percent of the total average statewide expenditure for public education for kindergarten through grade 12 during the previous biennium and that the general court shall have the power to apportion this amount by statute; that the state shall assure the opportunity for an adequate public education for all pupils in the state in grades kindergarten through 12; and that no tax in any form on the value of real property shall be used to fund the state's obligation to cherish and support public education.
• 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 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 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 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 39 (2000): relating to the funding of public education. Providing that the state shall fund an amount not less than 30 percent of the total annual statewide cost of public education for kindergarten through grade 12 and that the general court shall have the power to apportion this amount by statute; that the state shall support access to a continuum of educational opportunities including early childhood and postsecondary education at a financial level to be deemed appropriate by statute; and that beginning April 1, 2001, no property tax in any form shall be used to fund the state's obligation to cherish and support public education.
• 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.

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• House Calendar 18, 2002, committee report