HB 1179-LOCAL (1996): defining "resident" for purposes of school attendance.

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HB 1179-LOCAL (1996)

defining "resident" for purposes of school attendance.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 17–1. On February 1, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 9, 1996, May 22, 1996, July 10, 1996, July 17, 1996 and September 18, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. White (Hills 46)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 9, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • May 22, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • July 10, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • July 17, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • September 18, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB :EDUCATION

Votes

  • February 1, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ4,P126
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • January 30, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB01 (VOTE 17-1)
  • February 1, 1996: REFERRED TO EDUCATION FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ19,P558
  • April 2, 1996: //CANCELLED//INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR10 09:30 RM202,LOB
  • April 2, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP SPEAR)
  • May 9, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS MAY09 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • May 22, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS MAY22 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • July 10, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUL10 09:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • July 17, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUL17 09:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • September 18, 1996: INTERIM STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS SEPT18 9:00 RM202,LOB :EDUCATION
  • October 29, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 17-0) <LSR 97-0155>
  • June 18, 1997: {LSR 0155, HB 154, CH. 183, 1997 SIGNED BY GOV 6/18/97}

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