HB 1419-FN (2024): relative to prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools.

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HB 1419-FN (2024)

relative to prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2024, with 1,275 people signed in online: 415 in support, 859 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2024 and January 31, 2024. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2024-0391h) was rejected on a division vote 185–188 on February 15, 2024. A floor amendment (2024-0700h), offered by Rep. Bill Boyd, was rejected on a roll call 17–358 on February 15, 2024. On February 15, 2024 the House adopted “Lay HB1419 on Table” on a roll call 192–181, on a motion by Rep. Myler. On February 15, 2024 the House adopted “Remove from Table” on a division vote 308–40, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On February 15, 2024 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 162–187. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 187–162, on a motion by Rep. Myler.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2024, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • January 30, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • January 31, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 185, nays 188, failed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Remove from Table — yeas 308, nays 40, passed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 17, nays 358, failed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Shall Member Continue — yeas 201, nays 173, passed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Lay on Table — yeas 192, nays 181, passed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Print Remarks — yeas 291, nays 84, passed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 162, nays 187, failed
  • February 15, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 187, nays 162, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
  • January 18, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/18/2024 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • January 30, 2024: Executive Session: 01/30/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • January 31, 2024: Executive Session: 01/31/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • January 31, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 01/31/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
  • February 15, 2024: Amendment #2024-0391h : AF DV 185-188 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: FLAM #2024-0700h (Rep. B. Boyd): AF RC 17-358 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: Lay HB1419 on Table (Rep. Myler): MA RC 192-181 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: Remove from Table (Rep. Weber): MA DV 308-40 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: Ought to Pass: MF RC 162-187 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Myler): MA RC 187-162 02/15/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 324-FN (2025): relative to prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools.

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