HB 1212-FN (1994): revising the special education mediation provisions to include neutral conferences.

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HB 1212-FN (1994)

revising the special education mediation provisions to include neutral conferences.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. On February 16, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Carter (Merr 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Tate (Hills 23)
  • Sen. Disnard (SD8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • March 29, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ7,P184
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 02/10/94
  • February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB16 (VOTE 12-0)
  • February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4595>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P688-689
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ27,P815-816 + 838
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ8,P164
  • March 29, 1994: HEARING MAR29 10:30 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY03
  • May 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6264>; SC28,P11
  • May 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P339 + 365
  • May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
  • May 11, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ64,P2028
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P526
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 05/27/94 CHAP.0223

Laws It Would Change

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