HB 473-FN-A-LOCAL (1996): establishing the distance learning commission.

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HB 473-FN-A-LOCAL (1996)

establishing the distance learning commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 70

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 14, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 2, 1995 the bill was referred to the Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a work session on September 20, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On January 11, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 18, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 17, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Daniels (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
  • Rep. Ham (Graf 4)
  • Rep. G. Merrill (Coos 1)
  • Rep. Wasson (Straf 10)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Sen. Wheeler (SD11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 14, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • September 20, 1995, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 26, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • January 11, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ11,P156
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 31, 1995: HEARING JAN31 11:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 14, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH&EN
  • February 16, 1995: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR02 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 2, 1995: RE-REFERRED TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ31,P762
  • September 20, 1995: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP20 01:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCI
  • October 25, 1995: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1996 SESSION (VOTE 11-0)
  • October 25, 1995: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<3687>(NEW TITLE); HC101,P2420
  • January 11, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ8,P305-306 + 318
  • January 18, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ3,P42 (SEE PERM JRNL ALSO)
  • March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR17 (VOTE 7-0)
  • April 16, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5748>; SC25,P7
  • April 17, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P310 + 328
  • April 18, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP J BRADLEY MA VV; HJ56,P1834
  • April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
  • May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1952
  • May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 07/12/96* CHAP.0070

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