HB 1561-FN (2024): relative to qualifications for student eligibility in the education freedom accounts program.
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HB 1561-FN (2024)
relative to qualifications for student eligibility in the education freedom accounts program.
- 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 January 17, 2024, with 1,019 people signed in online: 48 in support, 970 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. 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. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. On February 8, 2024 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 185–197. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On February 8, 2024 the House failed “Reconsider” on a roll call 189–192, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2024, 1:45 PM: 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 8, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 185, nays 197, failed
- February 8, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- February 8, 2024, House: Reconsider — yeas 189, nays 192, failed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
- January 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/17/2024 01:45 pm LOB 205-207
- January 30, 2024: Executive Session: 01/30/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
- January 30, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 01/30/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
- January 31, 2024: Executive Session: 01/31/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
- February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass: MF RC 185-197 02/08/2024
- February 8, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2024
- February 8, 2024: Reconsider (Rep. Weber): MF RC 189-192 02/08/2024