HB 578-FN (2015): relative to state board of education compliance with unfunded federal education mandates.

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HB 578-FN (2015)

relative to state board of education compliance with unfunded federal education mandates.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 204–136. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 7, 2015 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2015, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 5, 2015, 9:45 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 7, 2015, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 204, nays 136, passed
  • May 7, 2015, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 19, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/19/2015 3:15 PM LOB 207
  • March 5, 2015: Executive Session: 3/5/2015 9:45 AM LOB 207
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Without Recommendation for Mar 11 (Vote 10-10; RC); HC19, PG. 421
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass (Rep Cordelli): MA RC 204-136
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 7, 2015: Hearing: 4/7/15, Room 103, LOB, 9:40 a.m.; SC16
  • April 29, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/7/15; SC20
  • May 7, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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