SB 505 (1994): establishing a study committee to review the statutory provisions relative to compulsory school attendance.

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SB 505 (1994)

establishing a study committee to review the statutory provisions relative to compulsory school attendance.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held work sessions on July 27, 1994, August 3, 1994, August 9, 1994, August 17, 1994 and September 28, 1994. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 1994 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Lovejoy (SD6) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. R. McKinley (Straf 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB
  • March 15, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • August 3, 1994, 1:00 PM: work session, House Education, RM201,LOB :EDUCATION
  • August 9, 1994, 1:00 PM: work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • August 17, 1994, 1:00 PM: work session, House Education, RM301,LOB : EDUC
  • September 28, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM205,LOB
  • October 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ1,P6
  • January 11, 1994: HEARING JAN11 11:00 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB16
  • February 15, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5219>(NEW TITLE); SC11,P9-10
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P143 + 162
  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ34,P1054
  • February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 15, 1994: HEARING MAR15 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 7, 1994: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR APR14 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • April 14, 1994: REFERRED TO EDUCATION FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ49,P1586
  • July 11, 1994: (INT STUDY SUBCOM CHMN: REP HUTCHINSON)
  • July 27, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WRK SESS JUL27 10:00 RM101,LOB :EDUC
  • August 3, 1994: INT STUDY WORK SESSION AUG03 1:00 RM201,LOB :EDUCATION
  • August 9, 1994: INTERIM STUDY WK SESS AUG09 1:00 RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • August 17, 1994: INT STUDY WORK SESSION AUG17 01:00 RM301,LOB : EDUC
  • September 28, 1994: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP28 01:00 RM205,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • October 19, 1994: INT STUDY EXEC SESS OCT19 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • October 19, 1994: REPORT FILED
  • October 19, 1994: INT STUDY REPORT: REC FOR 1995 LEGISLATION (VOTE:15-0)
  • December 1, 1994: 1995 LSR: 0678

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