HB 1162 (2012): establishing a committee to study the effects of compulsory school attendance on children and families.

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HB 1162 (2012)

establishing a committee to study the effects of compulsory school attendance on children and families.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 2, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Education
  • January 26, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/26/2012 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 2, 2012: Executive Session: 2/2/2012 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 9, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 14-2; RC)
  • February 9, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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