School Calendar Flex./Gaston County Schools.
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HB 79 — School Calendar Flex./Gaston County Schools.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 7 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of House Bill 79 includes a formal introduction at the beginning, clarifying that it is part of the North Carolina General Assembly's actions for the 2017 session. This change helps to provide better context and organization for the bill's documentation. Additionally, some reference information was removed, streamlining the bill's presentation. These changes matter because they make the bill easier to understand and follow for those interested in the legislative process.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 79 Short Title:
79 Feb 9, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40051-MT-50 (02/08) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Education - K-12 February 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO THE GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
*DRH40051-MT-50**H79-v-1*
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Education - K-12
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Filed
Sponsors
- John A. Torbett · Cosponsor
- Speciale · Cosponsor
- Dennis Riddell · Cosponsor
- Lucas · Cosponsor
- Hunter · Cosponsor
- Henson · Cosponsor
- Pricey Harrison · Cosponsor
- Mary Belk · Cosponsor
- Bert Jones · Cosponsor
- G. Graham · Cosponsor
- Ford · Cosponsor
- Becky Carney · Cosponsor
- Cecil Brockman · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (13)
- John A. Torbett Republican
- Speciale
- Dennis Riddell Republican
- Lucas
- Hunter
- Henson
- Pricey Harrison Democratic
- Mary Belk Democratic
- Bert Jones
- G. Graham
- Ford
- Becky Carney Democratic
- Cecil Brockman Democratic
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 166 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 79?
- HB 79 is sponsored by John A. Torbett (Republican), Speciale, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Lucas, Hunter, Henson, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Bert Jones, G. Graham, Ford, Becky Carney (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 79?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 79?
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