HB 1638 (2022): relative to grievances under the right to freedom from discrimination in public workplaces and education.
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HB 1638 (2022)
relative to grievances under the right to freedom from discrimination in public workplaces and education.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2022. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 16, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1638 on Table” on a roll call 190–152, on a motion by Rep. Rick Ladd.
Sponsors
- Rep. Charlotte DiLorenzo (D - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 31)
- Rep. Alexis Simpson (D - Rock 36)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 23)
- Rep. Latha Mangipudi (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Diane Langley (D - Hills 8)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
Votes
- March 16, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 190, nays 152, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Education
- February 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/08/2022 09:00 am LOB 205-207
- March 10, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 10-9; RC)
- March 10, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 16, 2022: Lay HB1638 on Table (Rep. Ladd): MA RC 190-152 03/16/2022