HB 1715 (2020): relative to the renomination of teachers.

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HB 1715 (2020)

relative to the renomination of teachers.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on February 19, 2020 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 182–131. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2020, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 182, nays 131, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 19, 2020: Late Drafting and Introduction Approved by Rules Committee 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Introduced 02/19/2020 and referred to Education
  • February 26, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/26/2020 09:30 am LOB 207
  • February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:00 am LOB 207
  • March 3, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA RC 182-131 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 50 (2021): relative to the renomination of teachers following certification as experienced educator.
  • HB 226 (2019): relative to the renomination of teachers.

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