SB 272-FN (2023): establishing a parents' bill of rights in education.

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SB 272-FN (2023)

establishing a parents' bill of rights in education.

  • Status: Indefinitely postponed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2023 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2023-1038s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2023 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question”. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. A floor amendment (2023-1818h), offered by Rep. Merchant, was adopted on a roll call 196–188 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-1819h), offered by Rep. Merchant, was adopted on a roll call 196–189 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-1836h), offered by Rep. Merchant, was adopted on a roll call 198–187 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-1675h), offered by Reps. Merchant, Bordes, Coker and O'Hara, was adopted on a roll call 201–184 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the House failed “Reconsider Amendment 2023-1675h” on a roll call 184–201, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. A floor amendment (2023-1886h), offered by Rep. Hynes, was adopted on a roll call 198–187 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-1907h), offered by Rep. Hynes, was adopted on a roll call 198–187 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the House failed “Lay SB272 on Table” on a roll call 186–199, on a motion by Rep. Len Turcotte. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 195–190, on a motion by Rep. Matthew Wilhelm.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 100
  • April 18, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, SH Reps Hall
  • April 25, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment 1818 — yeas 196, nays 188, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment 1819 — yeas 196, nays 189, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment 1836 — yeas 198, nays 187, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment 1675 — yeas 201, nays 184, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Reconsider — yeas 184, nays 201, failed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment 1886 — yeas 198, nays 187, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment 1907 — yeas 198, nays 187, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Lay on Table — yeas 186, nays 199, failed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 195, nays 190, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2023: Introduced 02/14/2023 and Referred to Education
  • March 7, 2023: Hearing: 03/07/2023, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2023-1038s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1038s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question, MA; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Education
  • March 30, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/30/2023 01:00 pm LOB 205-207l
  • April 18, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/18/2023 10:00 am SH Reps Hall
  • April 25, 2023: Executive Session: 04/25/2023 10:30 am LOB 205-207
  • April 25, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 04/25/2023 (Vote ; RC)
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1818h (Rep. Merchant): AA RC 196-188 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1819h (Rep. Merchant): AA RC 196-189 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1836h (Rep. Merchant): AA RC 198-187 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1675h (Reps. Merchant, Bordes, Coker, O'Hara): AA RC 201-184 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Reconsider Amendment 2023-1675h (Rep. Weber): MF RC 184-201 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1886h (Rep. Hynes): AA RC 198-187 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1907h (Rep. Hynes): AA RC 198-187 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Lay SB272 on Table (Rep. L. Turcotte): MF RC 186-199 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Wilhelm): MA RC 195-190 05/18/2023

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