HB 1411 (2016): making civics mandatory in public schools.
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HB 1411 (2016)
making civics mandatory in public schools.
- 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 a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 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
- Rep. Eric Estevez (R - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Manning (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Dick Marston (R - Hills 19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2016, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB207
- February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: 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 01:45 PM LOB207
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 57 (2007): requiring a course in civics for high school graduation.
- HB 694 (2001): establishing a separate high school civics graduation requirement.
- HB 435 (2005): establishing a separate high school civics graduation requirement.
- SB 82 (2005): requiring a course in civics for high school graduation.