SB 149-FN-A (1991): relative to reimbursing certain school cooperatives for certain expenses and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 149-FN-A (1991)

relative to reimbursing certain school cooperatives for certain expenses and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On April 30, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. On April 30, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing”, on a motion by Rep. Gross, Chambers & Hager. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 15–2. On May 14, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 15, 1991 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1991, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Pressly (SD12) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, RM103,SH
  • April 10, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 2, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH

Votes

  • February 12, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 1991, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 1991, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO FINANCE
  • February 6, 1991: HEARING FEB06 10:30 RM103,SH FOR: FINANCE
  • February 7, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP FEB12
  • February 12, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ4, P30 + 36
  • March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ60,P1368
  • March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON APR24
  • April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 24, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR30 (VOTE 19-0)
  • April 26, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC70,P1607-1608
  • April 30, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ71,P1624-5
  • April 30, 1991: REPS GROSS, CHAMBERS & HAGER SUSP RULES FOR HEARING, MA 2/3VV; HJ71,P1635
  • May 2, 1991: HEARING MAY02 11:30 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 8, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 15-2)
  • May 14, 1991: PASSED VV; HJ78,P1815 + 1839
  • May 15, 1991: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN BLAISDELL MA VV; SJ25,P329 (SJ26,P404
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P416
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1891
  • May 27, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/91 EFF: 05/27/91 CHAP.0188

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 226-FN-A (1991): relative to reimbursing the Plymouth school district for certain expenses and making an appropriation therefor.

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