HB 1634-FN (2024): relative to universal eligibility for the education freedom account program.

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HB 1634-FN (2024)

relative to universal eligibility for the education freedom account 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 1,161 people signed in online: 53 in support, 1,107 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 186–194. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On February 8, 2024 the House failed “Reconsider HB1634” on a roll call 188–193, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2024, 10:45 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 8, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 186, nays 194, failed
  • February 8, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • February 8, 2024, House: Reconsider — yeas 188, nays 193, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Education
  • January 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/17/2024 10:45 am 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 186-194 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2024
  • February 8, 2024: Reconsider HB1634 (Rep. Weber): MF RC 188-193 02/08/2024

Laws It Would Change

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