HB 640-FN (1989): to permit the Wakefield school district to withdraw from the Rochester authorized regional enrollment plan.
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@misc{bill-1989-hb640, title = {HB 640-FN (1989): to permit the Wakefield school district to withdraw from the Rochester authorized regional enrollment plan.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/1989/hb640}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 640-FN (1989)
to permit the Wakefield school district to withdraw from the Rochester authorized regional enrollment plan.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 242
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–3. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 7, 1989 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Skinner. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On March 22, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Olimpio (Carr 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 28, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
- April 4, 1989, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 209
Votes
- March 7, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- March 7, 1989, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/9/89 DUE ON 3/16/89
- February 28, 1989: HEARING 02/28/89 11:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- March 1, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/7 VOTE (12-3); PROP COMM AM, HC34, P757
- March 7, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; REP KEANS MOVED RECONSIDER, MA VV
- March 7, 1989: REP SKINNER MOVED RECOMMIT, MA VV; HJ39, P933 + 947
- March 16, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 3/22 VOTE (17-0 cc)
- March 22, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ54, P1622, HJ54A, P1673
- March 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 8:45 RM 209 FOR:EDUCATION
- May 3, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
- May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- May 11, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ87, P2667
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 5/24/89 CHAP: 242