HB 161 (1989): extending the illiteracy and dropout prevention legislative study committee.

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HB 161 (1989)

extending the illiteracy and dropout prevention legislative study committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 24

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–2. On February 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 292–34. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 4, 1989, making it Chapter 24 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Domaingue (Hills 42)
  • Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
  • Sen. Bond (SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1989, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • March 7, 1989, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 209

Votes

  • February 9, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 292, nays 34, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION HJ13 ,P 137
  • January 18, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/18/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • February 1, 1989: HEARING 02/01/89 02:15 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 1, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP For:2/9 VOTE ( 14-2 )
  • February 9, 1989: PASSED DIV (292-34); HJ21, P342 + 347
  • February 16, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • March 7, 1989: HEARING 3/07/89 8:45 RM 209 FOR:EDUCATION
  • March 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 22, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • March 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 4, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/4/89 EFF: 6/3/89 CHAP: 24

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