SB 34-FN-LOCAL (1993): including traumatic brain injury and autism in the definition of "educationally disabled child."

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SB 34-FN-LOCAL (1993)

including traumatic brain injury and autism in the definition of "educationally disabled child."

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 108

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–1. On April 22, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 4, 1993, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on July 3, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Disnard (SD8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. W. Riley (Ches 7)
  • Rep. Carter (Merr 7)
  • Rep. Durham (Hills 22)
  • Rep. Tate (Hills 23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1993, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB
  • March 25, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 4, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ2,P23
  • January 26, 1993: HEARING JAN26 11:30 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 3, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB04
  • February 4, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ3,P40 + 46
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ36,P853
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 10:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 14, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR22 (VOTE 16-1)
  • April 22, 1993: PASSED VV; HJ61,P1506-1507 + 1526
  • April 27, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ16,P302
  • April 29, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ64,P1577
  • May 4, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/04/93 EFF: 07/03/93 CHAP.0108

Laws It Would Change

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