CACR 23 (2008): relating to parental rights. Providing that the State shall not abridge the right of parents to control the welfare and education of their children.

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CACR 23 (2008)

relating to parental rights. Providing that the State shall not abridge the right of parents to control the welfare and education of their children.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 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 12–4. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “All CACR's Special Ordered to Their Regular Place on the Next Regular Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a division vote 187–46. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 222–103.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 29, 2008, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: All CACR's Special Ordered to Their Regular Place on the Next Regular Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 187, nays 46, passed
  • March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 222, nays 103, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:45 PM LOB 206
  • January 31, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb.13 Reg (vote 12-4)
  • January 31, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 13, 2008: All CACR's Special Ordered to Their Regular Place on the Next Regular Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt): MA DIV 187-46 By Required Two-Thirds Vote
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 222-103

Laws It Would Change

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