SB 598-LOCAL (1996): providing that special education state aid follows the pupil.
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SB 598-LOCAL (1996)
providing that special education state aid follows the pupil.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 195
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 15, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 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, 14–0, 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. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. W. Riley (Ches 7)
- Rep. R. Dodge (Rock 4)
- Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1996, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB
- March 21, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
Votes
- February 15, 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,P8
- February 6, 1996: HEARING FEB06 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
- February 14, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB15 (VOTE 7-0)
- February 14, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4916>(NEW TITLE); SC9,P5
- February 15, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P90 + 95
- March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ34,P1215
- March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
- March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 01:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
- April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5443>; HC50,P1670
- April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1775 + 1810
- May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN LOVEJOY MA VV; SJ23,P428
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P484
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
- June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 08/02/96 CHAP.0195