HB 458 (1989): granting degree-granting authority to the Thomas More Institute of Liberal Arts.

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HB 458 (1989)

granting degree-granting authority to the Thomas More Institute of Liberal Arts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 118

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On March 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 18, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 1989, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on May 8, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Frank (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 209

Votes

  • April 25, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/07/89 DUE ON 03/14/89
  • March 1, 1989: HEARING 03/01/89 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • March 2, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 3/9/89 VOTE ( 15-0cc)
  • March 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ42, P1056 + 1118
  • March 13, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • March 28, 1989: HEARING 3/28/89 8:30 RM 209 FOR:EDUCATION
  • April 5, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 11, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 18, 1989: RECALLED FROM ENROLLED BILLS
  • April 18, 1989: NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION
  • April 18, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT INTRODUCED
  • April 18, 1989: AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • April 18, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • April 25, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ75, P2263
  • April 27, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ81 ,P2468
  • May 2, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 8, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/8/89 EFF: 5/8/89 CHAP: 118

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