HB 1431 (2016): relative to academic freedom and whistleblower protection.
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HB 1431 (2016)
relative to academic freedom and whistleblower protection.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - Finance
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 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
- February 12, 2016, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- March 1, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Education
- February 11, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2016 11:30 AM LOB207
- February 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/12/2016 11:30 AM LOB 207
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 09:30 AM LOB 205
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-2; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016