CACR 34 (2008): relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education and distribute state funds for public education in a manner that alleviates local disparities.
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CACR 34 (2008)
relating to funding of public education. Providing that the general court shall define an adequate education and distribute state funds for public education in a manner that alleviates local disparities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on February 7, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0758), offered by Sen. Clegg, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on February 21, 2008. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008, April 15, 2008, May 1, 2008, May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1795h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 20–5. The committee's amendment (1795h) was rejected on a roll call 140–222 on May 14, 2008. A floor amendment (1812h) was rejected on a roll call 30–320 on May 14, 2008. A floor amendment (1856h) was rejected on a roll call 124–213 on May 14, 2008. A floor amendment (1847h) was rejected on a roll call 107–228 on May 14, 2008. On May 14, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 97–238. On May 14, 2008 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Peterson)” on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 252–80.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2008, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- March 26, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- April 1, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 212
- April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- May 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- May 7, 2008: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211 15 Minutes Following Session
- May 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
Votes
- February 21, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (0758s) Sen. Kenney/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
- February 21, 2008, Senate: 3/5 Necessary vote Sen. Barnes/Sen. Burling — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
- May 14, 2008, House: Reconsideration (Rep Peterson) — voice vote, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Rowe) — yeas 252, nays 80, passed
- May 14, 2008, House: AM 1795H NT — yeas 140, nays 222, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: FLAM 1812H (REP SNOW) — yeas 30, nays 320, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: LAID ON TABLE (REP D.EATON) — yeas 171, nays 168, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: FLAM 1856H NT (REP PACKARD) — yeas 124, nays 213, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: FLAM 1847H NT (REP INGBRETSON) — yeas 107, nays 228, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: INDEFINITELY POSTPONDED (REP M.CLARK) — yeas 129, nays 210, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 97, nays 238, failed
- May 14, 2008, House: PRINT ENTIRE DEBATE IN PERMANENT JOURNAL (REP BERGIN) — yeas 65, nays 269, failed
The Docket
- February 7, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC6
- February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:15 p.m
- February 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/21/08]; SC7
- February 21, 2008: Sen. Clegg Floor Amendment{0758} RC 10Y-14N, AF
- February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 19Y-5N, 3/5 nec., MA; OT3rdg
- February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Finance
- March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
- April 1, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
- April 1, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/1/2008 1:00 PM LOB 212
- April 8, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Full Committee Work Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
- April 15, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- May 1, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- May 6, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- May 7, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 5/7/2008 LOB 210-211 15 Minutes Following Session
- May 8, 2008: Executive Session: 5/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- May 8, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM#1795h NT for May 14 Reg (vote 20-5)
- May 8, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1795h (New Title)
- May 8, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- May 14, 2008: Motion to Lay on the Table (Rep Burridge) Failed, DIV 56-297
- May 14, 2008: Amendment #1795h (New Title) Failed, RC 140-222
- May 14, 2008: Floor Amendment #1812h (Rep Snow) Failed, RC 30-320
- May 14, 2008: Motion to Lay on the Table (Rep D.Eaton) Failed, RC 171-168 Lacking Req 3/5
- May 14, 2008: Floor Amendment #1856h NT (Rep Packard) Failed, RC 124-213
- May 14, 2008: Floor Amendment #1847h NT (Rep Ingbretson) Failed RC 107-228
- May 14, 2008: Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (Rep M.Clark) Failed, RC 129-210
- May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF RC 97-238
- May 14, 2008: Reconsideration (Rep Peterson): MF VV
- May 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Rowe): MA DIV 252-80
Laws It Would Change
- A new article of the state Constitution, after Part Second, Article 83