HB 1623-LOCAL (1996): authorizing school districts to establish revolving funds to finance certain programs, and relative to the printed materials revolving fund under the department of education, and increasing the appropriation therefor.

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HB 1623-LOCAL (1996)

authorizing school districts to establish revolving funds to finance certain programs, and relative to the printed materials revolving fund under the department of education, and increasing the appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–4. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on April 9, 1996 and April 16, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 17, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 16, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • April 9, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB
  • April 16, 1996, 8:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ4,P141
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/21/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 01:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-4)
  • February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5121>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P1035-1036
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ37,P1328-1329 + 1339
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ11,P201
  • April 9, 1996: HEARING APR09 02:30 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • April 16, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING APR16 08:15 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR17 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 16, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5745>; SC25,P10
  • April 17, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ19,P313-314
  • May 8, 1996: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY09 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 9, 1996: SEN LARSEN FL AM<5958>(NT), AL RC(11-13); PASSED VV; SJ23,P445-46
  • May 9, 1996: + 450
  • May 16, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LARSON MA VV; HJ65,P2055
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2114
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 06/03/96* CHAP.0179

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