2008 House Bill 441 (Expand politicization of school board campaigns)

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• Introduced by Rep. Melvin Henley on February 1, 2008, to remove the prohibition regarding employees of local school districts taking part in the management or activities of any political campaign for school board.
  • Referred to the House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on February 4, 2008.
  • Reported in the House on February 12, 2008, favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Mike Harmon on February 14, 2008, to prohibit a teacher or an employee of a local school district from using public funds or resources of the workplace for political activities or conduct political activities during the school day.
  • The amendment failed in the House (35 to 60) on February 20, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Passed in the House (82 to 16) on February 20, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on February 21, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 26, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee on March 20, 2008.

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Introduced by Rep. Melvin Henley on February 1, 2008. Passed in the House (82 to 16) on February 20, 2008. New Comment