HB 1148 (2012): requiring the teaching of evolution as a theory in public schools.
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HB 1148 (2012)
requiring the teaching of evolution as a theory in public schools.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 7, 2012. On March 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 280–7.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- March 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 280, nays 7, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Education
- February 14, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 11:00 AM LOB 207
- February 16, 2012: Executive Session: 2/16/2012 10:00 AM LOB 207
- February 17, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Bergevin)
- March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 280-7