HB 470-FN (1995): relative to the state board's rulemaking authority and local district policy regarding situations involving manifest educational hardship.

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HB 470-FN (1995)

relative to the state board's rulemaking authority and local district policy regarding situations involving manifest educational hardship.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 98

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–3. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 98 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Champagne (Ches 19)
  • Rep. J. White (Hills 46)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • April 11, 1995, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 15, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ11,P156
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 14, 1995: HEARING FEB14 10:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • March 7, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 14-3)
  • March 7, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1667>(NEW TITLE); HC33,P864
  • March 15, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P1141 + 1164
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ10,P176
  • April 11, 1995: HEARING APR11 09:10 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR13
  • April 12, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2144>; SC29,P6
  • April 13, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ13,P221 + 235
  • May 2, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LARSON MA VV; HJ63,P1751
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/15/95 CHAP.0098

Laws It Would Change

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