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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2597: Higher ed student benefits

Making certain benefits provided by institutions of higher education to students optional.

Summary

  • Health fees are optional if a student provides proof of continuous health care coverage.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2597), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Clements (R-14)
Introduced
January 15, 1998 in the House
Last action
January 15, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Clements (R-14)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Shirley Hankins R-8

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 2597 in other sessions

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