HB 1457 (2012): relative to scientific inquiry in the public schools.
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HB 1457 (2012)
relative to scientific inquiry in the 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 9, 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. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Education
- February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 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: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV