HB 1240 (2016): relative to alternatives to the statewide assessment.

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HB 1240 (2016)

relative to alternatives to the statewide assessment.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2016 and February 4, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 9:50 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB207
  • February 4, 2016, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 4, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Education
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 09:50 AM LOB207
  • February 4, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/04/2016 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 4, 2016: Executive Session: 02/04/2016 01:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 16, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/16/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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