SB 574 (1996): establishing a committee to study issues relating to providing free, appropriate public education for educationally disabled students who are placed at the state prison, a county correctional facility, the youth development center, or they

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SB 574 (1996)

establishing a committee to study issues relating to providing free, appropriate public education for educationally disabled students who are placed at the state prison, a county correctional facility, the youth development center, or they

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 273

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 8, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1996 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6028) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. 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 10, 1996, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. W. Riley (Ches 7)
  • Rep. McKinley (Straf 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ1,P7
  • February 6, 1996: HEARING FEB06 08:30 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 7, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB08 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4746>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P4
  • February 8, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ6,P71 + 78
  • February 15, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ27,P873
  • February 15, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/15/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • April 4, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR10 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 4, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5528>(NEW TITLE); HC46,P1585
  • April 10, 1996: **REPORTED FOR APR10, SESSION CANCELLED DUE TO STORM**
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1774-1775 + 1810
  • May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN LOVEJOY MA VV; SJ23,P427
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6028>, AA VV; SJ25,P555
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2114
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 06/10/96 CHAP.0273

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