HCR 1 (2007): 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 1 (2007)

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: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 15–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 242–109.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 242, nays 109, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 25, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/25/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 15-5; RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 242-109

Related Bills

  • HCR 11 (2026): 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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