HB 217 is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat).

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Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 217 — SCH CD-TEXTBOOK WEIGHT STANDRD

Last action January 11, 2005 — Session Sine Die

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt maximum weight standards for textbooks used by pupils in public elementary and secondary schools. Provides that the weight standards shall take into consideration the health risks to pupils who transport textbooks to and from school each day. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

January 11, 2005
Session Sine Die
March 13, 2003
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
February 19, 2003
State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
February 19, 2003
Fiscal Note Filed
February 06, 2003
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons
January 30, 2003
Assigned to Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
January 23, 2003
Referred to Rules Committee
January 23, 2003
First Reading
January 21, 2003
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Sara Feigenholtz Democrat

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 217 do?: Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to adopt maximum weight standards for textbooks used by pupils in public elementary and secondary schools. Provides that the weight standards shall take into consideration the health risks to pupils who transport textbooks to and from school each day. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 217?: HB 217 is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 217?: This bill died with 93rd Regular 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 217?: Track HB 217 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 217
Jurisdiction: Illinois
Session: 93rd Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 21, 2003
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Sara Feigenholtz

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