CACR 17 (2005): relating to the encouragement of literature. Providing that the importance of education to a prosperous and democratic society be considered when allocating the resources of the state.

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CACR 17 (2005)

relating to the encouragement of literature. Providing that the importance of education to a prosperous and democratic society be considered when allocating the resources of the state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–10. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Special Order to later in day” on a division vote 162–149. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 185–162.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Special Order to later in day — yeas 162, nays 149, passed
  • March 31, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 185, nays 162, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Education
  • February 17, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 17 1:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 16 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 12-10;Reg)
  • March 22, 2005: Min Report OTP
  • March 30, 2005: Special Order to later in day, Rep Carter MA DIV(162-149)
  • March 30, 2005: ITL MA RC(185-162)

Related Bills

  • 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 2 (2004): relating to the legislature's authority concerning the content, extent, beneficiaries, level and source of funding of public education. Providing that the legislature shall have authority (subject to the supreme court's power to review for rational basis) to determine the content, extent, beneficiaries, level and source of funding of public education.
  • 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.

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