HB 1489 (2008): prohibiting the start of public school until after Labor Day.
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HB 1489 (2008)
prohibiting the start of public school until after Labor Day.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC unanimously, 12–0. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on August 6, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 10 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Foose (D - Merr 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- August 6, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
- February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 1:30 PM LOB 207 (Orig 2:00 PM)
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 if needed)
- February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 12-0)
- March 5, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Education for Interim Study
- August 6, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/6/2008 10:30 AM LOB 207
- October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 10-1)