HB 861-FN (2008): allowing certain active duty members of the United States armed forces and their dependents to attend public postsecondary institutions at the in-state resident tuition rate.

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HB 861-FN (2008)

allowing certain active duty members of the United States armed forces and their dependents to attend public postsecondary institutions at the in-state resident tuition rate.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - Finance

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0307h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 18, 2007 and September 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 22, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 14, 2007, 3:06 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2007, 9:38 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 22, 2007, 9:51 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • September 18, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • September 25, 2007, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0307h}NT for March 6 (vote 7-4; RC)
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0307h (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0307h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division II Work Session: 3/14/2007 3:06 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2007: Division II Work Session: 3/19/2007 9:38 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:51 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 5, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 18, 2007: Retained Bill - Division II Work Session: 9/18/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • September 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Division II Work Session: 9/25/07 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill-Executive Session-Division II: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-212
  • November 13, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 2 (vote 19-0; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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