HCR 14 (2003): declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

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HCR 14 (2003)

declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–7. On March 26, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 213–142. It crossed to the Senate on April 24, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 29, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 9–14. On May 29, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 14–9, on a motion by Sen. Sapareto.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • May 21, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 26, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ADOPT AS AMENDED — yeas 213, nays 142, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Sapareto/Sen. Barnes — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Lay on the table Sen. Sapareto/Sen. Roberge — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Inexpedient to legislate Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Sapareto — yeas 14, nays 9, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • January 22, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/22/2003
  • March 5, 2003: Hearing Mar 5 2:00 RM202,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 26 (Vote 11-7;Reg)
  • March 19, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Maj Am{0434}(New Title); HC26, p781-782
  • March 26, 2003: Maj Am, AA VV; Adopted with Am RC(213-142); HJ30, p987-991 + 1000
  • April 24, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • May 21, 2003: Hearing; May 21, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/29/03]; SC24
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass, RC 9Y-14N, MF
  • May 29, 2003: Sen Boyce Moved laid on Table, RC 10Y-13N, MF
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Sapareto Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 14Y-9N, MA

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