HB 1448 (1992): relative to the loyalty oath for teachers.

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HB 1448 (1992)

relative to the loyalty oath for teachers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 137

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 1992. It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Education committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–2. On February 27, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 27, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 9, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 19–3. On April 16, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 4, 1992, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on July 3, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Champagne (Ches 17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Yeaton (Merr 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 7, 1992, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • March 24, 1992, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • February 27, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1992: HEARING JAN07 01:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • February 20, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB27 (VOTE 13-2)
  • February 27, 1992: PASSED VV; HJ46,P1157 + 1175
  • February 27, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION
  • March 24, 1992: HEARING MAR24 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 8, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR09
  • April 8, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC26,P7
  • April 9, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM RC(19-3); SJ16,P371-372 + 390
  • April 16, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ73,P1895
  • April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P584
  • April 29, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ80,P2090
  • May 4, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/04/92 EFF: 07/03/92 CHAP.0137

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