HB 1300 (2016): relative to the content of patriotic exercises in public schools.

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HB 1300 (2016)

relative to the content of patriotic exercises in public schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 67

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 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 2016-0539h) by a vote of 10–8, 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 (2016-0539h) 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 roll call 168–130. 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 pass it. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2016, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB207
  • February 16, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 5, 2016, 9:00 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 — yeas 168, nays 130, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Education
  • February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 02:45 PM LOB207
  • February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 22, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0539h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 10-8; 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 #2016-0539h : AA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0539h: MA RC 168-130 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Education
  • April 5, 2016: Hearing: 04/05/2016, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/14/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/14/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/28/2016)
  • May 5, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/05/2016; Chapter 67; Eff. 7/4/2016

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