HB 71 (1989): relative to the department of education.
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HB 71 (1989)
relative to the department of education.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 49
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0. On February 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it. 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 with changes. On March 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 6, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1989, making it Chapter 49 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
- March 7, 1989, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 209
Votes
- April 6, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION HJ9 ,P89
- January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
- January 26, 1989: HEARING 01/26/89 10:30 RM202,LOB FOR:EDUCATION
- January 26, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR:2/9 VOTE (11-0;CC)
- February 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ21, P338 + 347
- February 16, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- March 7, 1989: HEARING 3/07/89 8:30 RM 209 FOR:EDUCATION
- March 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- April 6, 1989: HOUSE CONC W/SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ63, P1876
- April 11, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 11, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 19, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/19/89 EFF: 6/18/89 CHAP: 49