CACR 7 (2002): relating to the state's responsibility to provide to all citizens the opportunity for a public education. Providing that the general court shall have the exclusive authority to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public education and that the state may fulfill its responsibility to provide to all citizens the opportunity for a public education.
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CACR 7 (2002)
relating to the state's responsibility to provide to all citizens the opportunity for a public education. Providing that the general court shall have the exclusive authority to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public education and that the state may fulfill its responsibility to provide to all citizens the opportunity for a public education.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Finance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2001 and March 21, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on October 3, 2001 and October 17, 2001. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–8. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tony Soltani (R - Merr 10)
- Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 23)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2001, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
- February 14, 2001, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB (Rep Kurk)
- March 21, 2001, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
- October 3, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
Votes
- January 24, 2002, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ15, p175
- February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 1:45 RMs210-211,LOB
- February 14, 2001: Fin Div IV Subcom Work Session Feb 14 3:00 RMs210-211,LOB (Rep Kurk)
- March 21, 2001: Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Session Mar 21 2:00 RMs210-211,LOB
- April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
- October 3, 2001: Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Session Oct 3 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
- October 17, 2001: Fin Div IV Subcom work & exec session Oct 17 & 29 10:00 RMS210-211,LOB
- December 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for (vote 12-8;Reg)
- December 3, 2001: Min Report ITL
- December 3, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1909}(New Title); HC8, p341-342
- January 24, 2002: Laid on the Table, Rep Whalley MA VV; HJ11, p448-449 ==pending question, Maj Am==
Laws It Would Change
- Part Second, Article 83 of the state Constitution
Related Bills
- CACR 45 (1998): relating to the state's responsibility to provide all citizens shall have the exclusive authority to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public education and that the state may fulfill its responsibility to provide to [SEE SENATE A
- CACR 23 (2000): [New Title] relating to the responsibility and authority of the general court to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public education and the use of monies received from the enactment of a new personal income tax. Providing that (a) If the general court enacts a new personal income tax, all monies received from such income tax and all the interest received on such monies shall, after deducting the necessary costs of administration, be appropriated and used exclusively to fulfill the state's duty to cherish the interest of public schools under article 83 of part second, and no part of such monies shall be transferred or diverted to any other purpose whatsoever. (b) The general court shall have the authority to determine the content, extent, and funding of a public education and that the state may fulfill its responsibility to provide to all citizens the opportunity for a public education by exercising its power to levy assessments, rates, and taxes, or by delegating this power, in whole or part, to a political subdivision; provided that upon delegation, such assessments, rates, and taxes are proportional and reasonable throughout the state or the political subdivision in which they are imposed.
- 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 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 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.