HB 1371 (2016): establishing a committee to study education savings accounts for families of special needs students.

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HB 1371 (2016)

establishing a committee to study education savings accounts for families of special needs students.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, 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. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on April 26, 2016 and August 31, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2016, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 26, 2016, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • August 31, 2016, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 11, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016 — yeas 275, nays 25, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Education
  • February 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 4, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/04/2016 09:30 AM LOB207
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 21-0; 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: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/23/2016
  • April 26, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 04/26/2016 01:00 PM LOB 207
  • August 31, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 08/31/2016 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • October 11, 2016: Executive Session: 10/11/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-3)

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