HB 55 (2003): prohibiting preferences in recruiting, 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 55 (2003)
prohibiting preferences in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the regional community-technical colleges, and the postsecondary education commission.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Education - Finance
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2003. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2003, February 4, 2003 and February 11, 2003. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 17–2. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 267–97.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 68) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 48)
- Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19)
- Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,State House
- January 29, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
- February 4, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
- February 11, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
Votes
- February 20, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 267, nays 97, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ7, p98
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 23, 2003: Hearing Jan 23 10:00 RM100,State House
- January 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
- February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
- February 11, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 11 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
- February 11, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 20 (Vote 17-2;Reg)
- February 11, 2003: Min Report OTP
- February 20, 2003: ITL Report Adopted RC(267-97)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 381 (2009): prohibiting preferences in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the community college system, and the postsecondary education commission.
- HB 623 (2011): prohibiting preferences in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or admission by state agencies, the university system, the community college system, and the postsecondary education commission.