HB 219-LOCAL (1997): repealing provisions relative to literacy instruction and the committee to study literacy and remedial instruction.
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HB 219-LOCAL (1997)
repealing provisions relative to literacy instruction and the committee to study literacy and remedial instruction.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 13
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1997, making it Chapter 13 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Spear (Straf 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Champagne (Ches 19)
- Rep. Snyder (Straf 14)
- Rep. Feng (Hills 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- March 19, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A, ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ12,P175
- January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 10:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- February 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ22,P395 + (SEE PERM JRNL)
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ7,P111
- March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 01:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
- March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 6-0)
- March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ10,P166 + 185
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P238
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ50,P1565
- April 22, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/97 EFF: 06/21/97 CHAP.0013