HB 61 (2023): relative to teaching on discrimination in the public schools and discrimination in public workplaces.
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HB 61 (2023)
relative to teaching on discrimination in the public schools and discrimination in public workplaces.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 22, 2023 the House adopted “Lay HB61 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Myler. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 26, 2023, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 43) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10)
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 3)
- Rep. Cassandra Levesque (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Charlotte DiLorenzo (D - Rock 10)
- Rep. Matthew Wilhelm (D - Hills 40)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Daniel Veilleux (D - Hills 34)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2023, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, SH Reps Hall
- March 8, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
Votes
- March 22, 2023, House: Lay HB61 on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Education
- January 12, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/12/2023 09:30 am SH Reps Hall
- March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
- March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/08/2023 (Vote ; RC)
- March 22, 2023: Lay HB61 on Table (Rep. Myler): MA VV 03/22/2023
- October 26, 2023: Died on Table, Session ended 10/26/2023
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1090 (2022): relative to teaching on discrimination in the public schools.
- HB 1162 (2024): relative to teaching discrimination in public schools and discrimination in public workplaces.