HB 599-FN-LOCAL (1994): establishing a committee to study the development and implementation of charter schools and relative to the duties of the board of education regarding change of school assignment.

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HB 599-FN-LOCAL (1994)

establishing a committee to study the development and implementation of charter schools and relative to the duties of the board of education regarding change of school assignment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 126

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 15–0. On March 3, 1993 the bill was referred to the Education committee. The committee held work sessions on May 20, 1993, May 25, 1993, June 3, 1993, June 15, 1993, September 29, 1993, October 6, 1993, October 13, 1993 and October 20, 1993. The committee met in executive session on November 3, 1993 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1. On January 5, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on March 1, 1994 and March 29, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 21, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 28, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 126 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 20, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • June 3, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • June 15, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • September 29, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • October 6, 1993, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • October 13, 1993, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, RM202-204,LOB :EDUC
  • October 20, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • November 3, 1993, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • March 1, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB
  • March 29, 1994, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • January 5, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ14,P241
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/14/93 DUE ON 02/18/93
  • February 2, 1993: HEARING FEB02 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 23, 1993: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR03 (VOTE 15-0)
  • March 3, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO EDUCATION VV; HJ31,P717
  • May 20, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY20 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • May 25, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS MAY25 & MAY27 09:30 RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • June 3, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN03 10:00 RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • June 15, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN15 10:00 RM202,LOB :EDUC
  • September 8, 1993: [RE-REF SUBCOM: REPS CARTER, WM RILEY, GUEST, J KANE, TATE, BUESSING, YEATON & FRANKS]
  • September 29, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP29 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • October 6, 1993: RE-REF FULL COMM WORK SESSION OCT06 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • October 13, 1993: RE-REF FULL COMM WORK SESSION OCT13 09:00 RM202-204,LOB :EDUC
  • October 20, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT20 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • November 3, 1993: RE-REF EXEC SESSION NOV03 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • November 5, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 01/05/94 (VOTE 17-1)
  • November 5, 1993: RE-REF PROP MAJ AM<4082>(NEW TITLE); HC118,P2344-2346
  • January 5, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ7,P265-267 + 278
  • February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ5,P122
  • March 1, 1994: HEARING MAR01 10:45 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • March 29, 1994: RECESSED HEARING MAR29 10:15 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 20, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR21
  • April 20, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6050>; SC25,P5-6
  • April 21, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P301 + 318
  • April 28, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP SKINNER MA VV; HJ58,P1850
  • May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P405
  • May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
  • May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 05/23/94 CHAP.0126

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