CACR 1 (2003): relating to the support of religious schools. Providing that the language in article 6 of the first part of the New Hampshire constitution, which sates that "But no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination." shall be deleted from the article and 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.

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CACR 1 (2003)

relating to the support of religious schools. Providing that the language in article 6 of the first part of the New Hampshire constitution, which sates that "But no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination." shall be deleted from the article and 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.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2003. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–3. On March 20, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • February 19, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 20, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ7, p100
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • February 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 5, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 20 (Vote 14-3;Reg)
  • March 5, 2003: Min Report OTP
  • March 20, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ27, p789

Related Bills

  • CACR 42 (1998): relating to public money used to compensate individuals for sectarian education. being used to compensate individuals for education at sectarian schools be replaced with federal constitutional church-state separation protections.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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