HB 1304 (2002): prohibiting preferences in hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the regional community-technical colleges, and the postsecondary education commission.

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HB 1304 (2002)

prohibiting preferences in hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the regional community-technical colleges, and the postsecondary education commission.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Education - Finance

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2002. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2002. On March 6, 2002 the House adopted “Spec Order to March 7, without objection”. On March 7, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • February 12, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House <Rep O'Neil>

Votes

  • March 7, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • February 5, 2002: Hearing Feb 5 1:30 RM100, State House
  • February 12, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 9:00 RM100, State House <Rep O'Neil>
  • February 13, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Mar 6 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 28, 2002: Rep Harrington Prop Fl Am{2857}; HC17, p670-672
  • March 6, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Harrington; HJ25, p944
  • March 6, 2002: Spec Order to March 7, without objection; HJ25, p1035
  • March 7, 2002: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ26, p1085

Laws It Would Change

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