HB 554-FN (2017): relative to the assessment of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
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HB 554-FN (2017)
relative to the assessment of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 1, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Education
- January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 11:00 AM LOB 207
- February 1, 2017: Executive Session: 02/01/2017 01:00 PM LOB 207
- February 10, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 10-7; RC)
- February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2017