SB 654 (1994): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of instituting a statewide kindergarten program.

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SB 654 (1994)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of instituting a statewide kindergarten program.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 25, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 1994 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 8, 1994 the Senate adopted “Take from Table” on a voice vote. On February 8, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Rep. Bove (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4)
  • Rep. Daniels (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Arndt (Rock 27)
  • Rep. Fenton (Hills 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB
  • March 3, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1994, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 8, 1994, Senate: Take from Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 8, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ1,P16
  • January 25, 1994: HEARING JAN25 10:15 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 7, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB08
  • February 8, 1994: SEN MCLANE FL AM<4978>(NEW TITLE); LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN W KING MA VV; SJ4,P80
  • February 8, 1994: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN MCLANE MA VV; SENS MCLANE & COLANTUONO
  • February 8, 1994: FL AM<5016>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P94 + 95
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ26,P756
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 3, 1994: HEARING MAR03 11:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • March 23, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR31 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • March 31, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ45,P1470

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