HB 1496 (2014): relative to the objectivity and validity of student assessment materials.
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HB 1496 (2014)
relative to the objectivity and validity of student assessment materials.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2014. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study by a vote of 15–3. On March 25, 2014 the House adopted “Special Order to Mar 26” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Grassie. On March 26, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 210–123. The committee held work sessions on October 7, 2014 and October 9, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 18, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- March 4, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- October 7, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- October 9, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- October 21, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- March 25, 2014, House: Special Order to Mar 26 — voice vote, passed
- March 26, 2014, House: Interim Study — yeas 210, nays 123, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Education
- February 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/4/2014 10:30 AM LOB 207
- February 18, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/18/2014 9:00 AM LOB 207
- March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/4/2014 1:00 PM LOB 207
- March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 15-3; RC)
- March 25, 2014: Special Order to Mar 26 (Rep. Grassie) MA VV
- March 26, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA RC 210-123
- October 7, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/7/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 9, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/9/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 14, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/14/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 14, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 10/14/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 16, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/16/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 16, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 10/16/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 21, 2014: Executive Session: 10/21/2014 10:00 AM LOB 207
- October 30, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)