CACR 18 (2007): relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education, regularly determine the cost thereof, fund not less than fifty percent of the total statewide cost of an adequate education each year and distribute state aid to promote equal opportunity to receive an adequate education.

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CACR 18 (2007)

relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education, regularly determine the cost thereof, fund not less than fifty percent of the total statewide cost of an adequate education each year and distribute state aid to promote equal opportunity to receive an adequate education.

  • Status: Indefinitely postponed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on March 22, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1255), offered by Sen. Bragdon, was rejected on a roll call 2–22 on April 12, 2007. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–9 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 15, 2007, May 17, 2007, May 22, 2007, May 23, 2007 and May 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 15–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1971h) was rejected on a roll call 108–253 on June 6, 2007. On June 6, 2007 the House adopted “Indefinite Postponement (Rep Peterson)” on a roll call 187–176. On June 6, 2007 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Peterson)” on a roll call 154–209.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 3, 2007, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • May 10, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 15, 2007, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 17, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 23, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (1255s) Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 2, nays 22, failed
  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass 3/5 nec. Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM AM {1971H}NT — yeas 108, nays 253, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: REP PETERSON: INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT — yeas 187, nays 176, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP PETERSON) — yeas 154, nays 209, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: PRINT ENTIRE DEBATE ON ALL MOTIONS — yeas 159, nays 204, failed

The Docket

  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Rooms 205-207,LOB 1:15 p.m
  • April 5, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/12/07]; SC15
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Finance (4/11/07)
  • April 12, 2007: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment(1255) RC 2Y-22N, AF
  • April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass 3/5 nec. RC 15Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 10, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/10/2007 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 15, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/15/2007 1:30 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 17, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/17/2007 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 22, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 23, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/23/2007 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 24, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/24/2007 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Comm Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1971h}NT for June 6 (vote 15-10;RC); HC43, pg.1541
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1971h (New Title)
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1915h}NT
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment: #1915h (New Title)
  • June 6, 2007: Majority Committee Amendment #1971h (New Title): AF RC 108-253
  • June 6, 2007: Indefinite Postponement (Rep Peterson): MA RC 187-176
  • June 6, 2007: Reconsideration (Rep Peterson): MF RC 154-209

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