HB 257 (2022): prohibiting political advocacy in public schools
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HB 257 (2022)
prohibiting political advocacy in public schools
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 1, 2021 and September 22, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peter Torosian (R - Rock 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 23, 2021, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Education
- September 1, 2021, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- September 22, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 206-208
- October 14, 2021, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
Votes
- January 5, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Education
- February 23, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/23/2021 10:15 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94382337363 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 23, 2021: Retained in Committee
- September 1, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/01/2021 01:00 pm LOB 207
- September 22, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/22/2021 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- October 14, 2021: Executive Session: 10/14/2021 09:30 am LOB 205-207
- October 14, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB257 10/14/2021 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- January 5, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/05/2022