HB 361 (1991): repealing certain obsolete education laws.
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HB 361 (1991)
repealing certain obsolete education laws.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 132
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 7, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1991, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Pearson (Ches 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Champagne (Ches 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
- April 2, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 7, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ16,P148
- February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB05 DUE ON MAR12
- February 13, 1991: HEARING FEB13 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- February 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
- February 21, 1991: PASSED; HJ30,P460 + 486
- March 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- April 2, 1991: HEARING APR02 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- May 6, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY07
- May 7, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ22,P297 + 305
- May 9, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ78,P1803
- May 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ23,P312
- May 20, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/91 EFF: 07/19/91 CHAP.0132