HB 1261 (2008): establishing a commission to investigate a program in which senior year of high school may be spent at a community college.

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HB 1261 (2008)

establishing a commission to investigate a program in which senior year of high school may be spent at a community college.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0667h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–3. On March 5, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 127–184. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Limit Debate” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0667h) was rejected on a roll call 151–157 on March 5, 2008. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 25, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2008, House: Lay on Table (Rep Hess) — yeas 127, nays 184, failed
  • March 5, 2008, House: Limit Debate — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2008, House: AM 0667H NT — yeas 151, nays 157, failed
  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 Reg (vote 15-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Recommit (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment: 2/12/2008 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 if needed)
  • February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0667h NT for Mar 5 Reg (vote 8-3)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0667h (New Title)
  • February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2008: Lay on Table (Rep Hess): MF DIV 127-184
  • March 5, 2008: Limit Debate: MA VV
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0667h (New Title) Failed, RC 151-157
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC12
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/15/08]; SC19A
  • May 15, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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