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Name of Representative |
How Voted | |
Azarian, Gary (Salem) |
Nay | |
Bates, David (Windham) |
Nay | |
Belanger, Ronald (Salem) |
Not voting/Excused | |
Bettencourt, David (D.J.) (Salem) |
Nay | |
Elliott, Robert (Salem) |
Nay | |
Garcia, Marilinda (Salem) |
Nay | |
Griffin, Mary (Windham) |
Nay | |
Kolodziej, Walter (Windham) |
Nay | |
Mauro, Donna (Windham) |
Yea | |
McMahon, Charles (Windham) |
Nay | |
Okerman, Richard (Windham) |
Nay | |
Sytek, John (Salem) |
Nay | |
Waterhouse, Kevin (Windham) |
Nay |
In this House vote on the motion to declare the bill "inexpedient to legislate" (ITL), a vote of "Nay" represents a vote against the Kindergarten mandate, and a vote of "Yea" represents a vote in favor of the mandate. One representative in our district, Donna Mauro, voted in favor. One did not vote. The other 11 representatives voted against killing the bill.
You may view the full roll call vote by clicking here, then select "2011" under NH House and click "Select", choose bill no. HB631 and session date 2/23/11, then click "Search". Then click on "View Votes" at the top. You can access your representatives' contact information by clicking here, then click on "Rockingham" on the map, then click on "Salem". You can also view your representatives' voting records and sponsored bills on this site.
What Does Retaining the Mandate Mean to Us?
Because the House voted to retain the Kindergarten mandate, Kindergarten state funding, both for per-pupil aid and construction of space, will remain intact. This is good news for Kindergarten in Salem, and for the future proposed construction of Kindergarten space at Fisk, Haigh, and Soule schools.
In addition, retaining the mandate reaffirms New Hampshire's commitment to Kindergarten as a part of the definition of an adequate education. It also serves to help keep New Hampshire competitive in terms of elementary education standards across the country. |
