HB 1169 (2008): relative to parental approval of a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
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HB 1169 (2008)
relative to parental approval of a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 24, 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 10–4. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 221–82.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- January 24, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 201
- January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: MAJ COM RPT: ITL — yeas 221, nays 82, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 207
- January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 3:00 PM LOB 201
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 11:30 AM LOB 207
- January 29, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 2/6 Reg (vote 10-4)
- January 29, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 6, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 221-82