HB 1353 (2018): establishing a commission to study equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities to participate in athletics.
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HB 1353 (2018)
establishing a commission to study equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities to participate in athletics.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2018 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 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tamara Le (D - Rock 31)
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 10)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- January 25, 2018: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- September 4, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB207
- October 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB207
Votes
- February 8, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Education
- January 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB 207
- January 25, 2018: Executive Session: 01/25/2018 LOB 207
- February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/07/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 8, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/08/2018
- September 4, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/04/2018 09:00 AM LOB207
- October 17, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB207
- October 17, 2018: Executive Session: 10/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB207
- October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-1)