SB 655-LOCAL (1996): requiring criminal history records checks for employment applicants if the position would require such applicants to be on school property or with students and requiring termination of school employees convicted of certain crimes.
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SB 655-LOCAL (1996)
requiring criminal history records checks for employment applicants if the position would require such applicants to be on school property or with students and requiring termination of school employees convicted of certain crimes.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 8, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
- Sen. Rubens (SD5)
- Rep. Thulander (Hills 6)
- Rep. Searles (Hills 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1996, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB
Votes
- February 8, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ1,P13
- January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
- February 7, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB08 (VOTE 7-0)
- February 8, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ6,P71