HB 886-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): relative to funding an adequate education.

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HB 886-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)

relative to funding an adequate education.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 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 May 17, 2007, June 26, 2007, August 14, 2007, August 30, 2007, September 11, 2007, September 20, 2007, October 8, 2007, October 16, 2007, October 23, 2007 and October 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 by a vote of 13–5. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On January 23, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 190–110. The committee held work sessions on June 16, 2008, August 14, 2008, September 16, 2008 and September 18, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 9 to 8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 15, 2007, 3:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 17, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • June 26, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • August 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • August 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Ways and Means, Rockingham Park Main Office
  • September 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 8, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 23, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 30, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • November 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • June 16, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • August 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 16, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 18, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 23, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 190, nays 110, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 15, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 2/15/07 3:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • May 17, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/17/2007 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • June 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • August 14, 2007: Casino & Video Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • August 21, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino Subcommittee Work Session: 8/21/07 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • August 21, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino Subcommittee Work Session: 8/21/07 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • August 30, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 8/30/07 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • September 11, 2007: Casino & Video Gambling Subcom Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM Rockingham Park Main Office
  • September 20, 2007: Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • October 4, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 8, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/8/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 15, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 16, 2007: =RESCHEDULED&TIME CHANGE=Casino&Gambling Subcom Session: 10/16/07 1:30PM LOB 202 (NOTE:orig.at 1:00)
  • October 22, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/22/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 23, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 29, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/29/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 30, 2007: Casino & Gambling Subcommittee Work Session: 10/30/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • November 16, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 (vote 13-5; RC)
  • November 16, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 190-110
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means for Interim Study
  • June 16, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/16/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • August 14, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202 (Orig 8/7/08)
  • September 16, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/16/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • September 18, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 1, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Sesssion: 10/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • October 1, 2008: Interim study subcommittee work session 10/23/08 2:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 9-8)

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