SB 656-FN (1996): expanding drug-free school zones to include Head Start facilities.

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SB 656-FN (1996)

expanding drug-free school zones to include Head Start facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 290

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 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 by a vote of 11–4. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1996 the House adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 29, 1996 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report”. On May 29, 1996 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” 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 10, 1996, making it Chapter 290 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. H. Williams (Straf 12)
  • Rep. Hilliard (Straf 14)
  • Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1996, Senate: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, House: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 1996, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ1,P13
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 09:30 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 14, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB15 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 14, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4906>; SC9,P5-6
  • 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 04/11/96
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 11:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • April 4, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 11-4)
  • April 4, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5542>; HC46,P1587-1588
  • April 10, 1996: **REPORTED FOR APR10, SESSION CANCELLED DUE TO STORM**
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ56,P1842 + 1900
  • May 9, 1996: SEN NONC WITH HOUSE AM REQ CONF COMM, SEN LOVEJOY MA VV;SJ23,P429
  • May 9, 1996: <PRES APPTS SENS: LOVEJOY, GORDON & J KING>
  • May 16, 1996: HOUSE ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, REP LARSON MA VV; HJ65,P2053
  • May 16, 1996: <SPKR APPTS REPS: SPEAR, SEARLES, LARSON & J WHITE>
  • May 21, 1996: COMM CONF MTG MAY21 8:30 RM209,LOB
  • May 22, 1996: CONF COMM REPORT (NO HOUSE AM) FILED
  • May 29, 1996: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED; HJ69,P2116
  • May 29, 1996: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ25,P548
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P591
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2175
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 08/09/96 CHAP.0290

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