HB 1231 (2016): relative to school district policy regarding objectionable course material.
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HB 1231 (2016)
relative to school district policy regarding objectionable course material.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0159h) by a vote of 13–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House adopted “Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016” on a division vote 275–25. The committee's amendment (2016-0159h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 219–146. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 21, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley.
Sponsors
- Rep. Victoria Sullivan (R - Hills 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 20)
- Rep. Joseph Lachance (R - Hills 8)
- Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16)
- Rep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 16)
- Rep. Edith Hogan (R - Hills 34)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2016, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- April 5, 2016, 9:35 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016 — yeas 275, nays 25, passed
- March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0159h — yeas 219, nays 146, passed
- April 21, 2016, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
- April 21, 2016, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Education
- January 28, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/28/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
- February 23, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0159h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-6; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016: MA DV 275-25 By Necessary Two-Thirds Vote 03/10/2016
- March 23, 2016: Amendment #2016-0159h : AA VV 03/23/2016
- March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0159h: MA DV 219-146 03/23/2016
- March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Education
- April 5, 2016: Hearing: 04/05/2016, Room 103, LOB, 09:35 am
- April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/21/2016
- April 21, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 12Y-12N, MF; 04/21/2016
- April 21, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/21/2016
- April 21, 2016: No Pending Motion; 04/21/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 103 (2017): relative to school district policies regarding objectionable course material.
- HB 332 (2015): relative to school district policy regarding objectionable course material.