CACR 14 (2011): Relating to public education. Providing that the general court shall have the authority to define standards for public education, establish standards of accountability, mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, and shall have full discretion to determine the amount of state funding for education.

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CACR 14 (2011)

Relating to public education. Providing that the general court shall have the authority to define standards for public education, establish standards of accountability, mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity and fiscal capacity, and shall have full discretion to determine the amount of state funding for education.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Special Committee on Education Funding Reform
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 2011 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1142s). The committee's amendment (1142s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 16–8 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 31, 2011 and was referred to the House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2011. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2011. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On June 1, 2011 the House adopted “Lay on the Table (Rep L.Ober)” on a division vote 346–27. On November 30, 2011 the House adopted “Remove from Table (Rep L.Ober)” on a voice vote. On November 30, 2011 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules to Allow Consideration (Rep Bettencourt)” on a roll call 263–106. A floor amendment (2821h) was adopted on a roll call 225–154 on November 30, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On November 30, 2011 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 114–264. On November 30, 2011 the House failed “Lay on the Table (Rep Bettencourt)” on a division vote 221–158. On November 30, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 356–24.

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Hearings and Sessions

  • March 22, 2011, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • April 11, 2011, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform, LOB 210-211
  • April 14, 2011, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform, LOB 210-211
  • April 14, 2011, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Special Committee on Education Funding Reform, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 30, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • June 1, 2011, House: Lay on the Table (Rep L.Ober) — yeas 346, nays 27, passed
  • November 30, 2011, House: Remove from Table (Rep L.Ober) — voice vote, passed
  • November 30, 2011, House: SUSPEND RULES TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION (REP BETTENCOURT) — yeas 263, nays 106, passed
  • November 30, 2011, House: AM 2821H(NT) (REP BETTENCOURT) — yeas 225, nays 154, passed
  • November 30, 2011, House: OTP/AM2821H(2NDNT) — yeas 114, nays 264, failed
  • November 30, 2011, House: Lay on the Table (Rep Bettencourt) — yeas 221, nays 158, failed
  • November 30, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 356, nays 24, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 22, 2011: Hearing: 3/22/11, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
  • March 22, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1142s, NT, 3/30/11; SC17
  • March 30, 2011: Committee Amendment 1142s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 30, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1142s, NT, 3/5 necessary, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 30, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 31, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Special Committee on Education Funding Reform
  • April 11, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/11/2011 9:30 AM LOB 210-211 ==ROOM CHANGE (Orig LOB 207)==
  • April 14, 2011: Full Committee Work Session: 4/14/2011 9:30 AM LOB 210-211 ==ROOM CHANGE (Orig LOB 209)==
  • April 14, 2011: Executive Session: 4/14/2011 10:30 AM LOB 210-211 ==ROOM CHANGE (Orig LOB 209)==
  • April 18, 2011: Committee Report: Without Recommendation for June 1 (RC)
  • June 1, 2011: Lay on the Table (Rep L.Ober): MA DIV 346-27 By Required Three-Fifths Vote
  • November 15, 2011: Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment #2011-2821h(NT): 11/22/2011 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • November 30, 2011: Remove from Table (Rep L.Ober): MA VV
  • November 30, 2011: Suspend House Rules to Allow Consideration (Rep Bettencourt): MA RC 263-106 by Required Two-Thirds Vote
  • November 30, 2011: Ought to Pass (Rep Bettencourt)
  • November 30, 2011: Floor Amendment #2821h(NT) (Rep Bettencourt) Adopted, RC 225-154
  • November 30, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2821h(NT): MF RC 114-264
  • November 30, 2011: Lay on the Table (Rep Bettencourt): MF DIV 221-158 Lacking Required Three-Fifths Vote
  • November 30, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Vaillancourt): MA DIV 356-24

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