HB 1163 (2020): requiring schools to update documents and software to include the option of identifying a student as non-binary.
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HB 1163 (2020)
requiring schools to update documents and software to include the option of identifying a student as non-binary.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 22, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. Stephen Woodcock (D - Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Doherty (D - Merr 20)
- Rep. Sue Mullen (D - Hills 7)
- Rep. Arthur Ellison (D - Merr 27)
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)
- Rep. Anita Burroughs (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Gerri Cannon (D - Straf 18)
- Rep. Tamara Le (D - Rock 31)
- Rep. Harrison Kanzler (D - Carr 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 25, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- September 22, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Education
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 01:00 pm LOB 207
- February 25, 2020: Executive Session: 02/25/2020 10:00 am LOB 207
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 15-3; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
- September 22, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/22/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/97236261808 - Executive Session to Follow
- October 20, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-2)