HB 1713-FN (2012): abolishing the department of education and transferring all functions, duties, and responsibilities to the commissioner of education and the state board of education.

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HB 1713-FN (2012)

abolishing the department of education and transferring all functions, duties, and responsibilities to the commissioner of education and the state board of education.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 11, 2012 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 276–44.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 276, nays 44, passed

The Docket

  • January 11, 2012: Introduced 1/11/2012 and Referred to Education
  • February 2, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/2/2012 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 16-1; RC)
  • March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 276-44

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