HB 1496 (2024): relative to the state's duty to protect children in public schools.
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HB 1496 (2024)
relative to the state's duty to protect children in public schools.
- Status: Killed
- 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 February 5, 2024, with 80 people signed in online: 4 in support and 76 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2024 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 March 7, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. J.R. Hoell (R - Merr 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2024, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
- February 13, 2024, 9:45 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
Votes
- March 7, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
- February 5, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/05/2024 01:45 pm LOB 205-207
- February 13, 2024: Executive Session: 02/13/2024 09:45 am LOB 205-207
- February 13, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 7, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/07/2024