HB 1195 (2022): relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.

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HB 1195 (2022)

relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0455h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0455h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1835s). The committee's amendment (2022-1835s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gordon.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • February 3, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • April 6, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 10, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0455h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1835s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 20, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/20/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 3, 2022: Executive Session: 02/03/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0455h (NT) (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Education
  • March 10, 2022: Amendment #2022-0455h : AA VV 03/10/2022
  • March 10, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0455h: MA VV 03/10/2022
  • April 6, 2022: Hearing: 04/06/2022, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1835s , 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1835s , AA, VV; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1835s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Gordon): MA VV 05/12/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 410 (2022): relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.
  • SB 410 (2022): relative to public comment periods at school district meetings and meetings of the state board of education.

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