SB 135-FN (1989): relative to student literacy.
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SB 135-FN (1989)
relative to student literacy.
- Status: Vetoed, override failed
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On February 7, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 14, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–4. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 23, 1989 the Senate voted on overriding the governor's veto, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.
Sponsors
- Sen. Disnard (SD8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bond (SD1)
- Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
- Rep. Bolduc (Belk 10)
- Rep. Domaingue (Hills 42)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1989, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 209LOB
- March 15, 1989, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
Votes
- April 13, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- January 31, 1989: HEARING 1/31/89 8:30 RM 209LOB FOR:EDUCATION
- February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- February 7, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
- February 13, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- March 15, 1989: HEARING 3/15/89 3:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- April 6, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/13 VOTE (13-4)
- April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; HJ70, P2131 + 2149
- April 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 20, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ72, P2205
- May 23, 1989: GOVERNOR'S VETO SUSTAINED
- May 23, 1989: ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: 0 NAYS: 23