HB 230 (1997): establishing a committee to study the school building aid system.

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HB 230 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the school building aid system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 145

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 with changes unanimously, 16–0. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Stone (Rock 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hawkinson (Coos 7)
  • Rep. Lynch (Ches 19)
  • Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Nichols (Merr 2)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • March 19, 1997, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ12,P176
  • January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • February 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-0)
  • February 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0067>; HC18A,P322
  • February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ22,P401 + 408
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ7,P111
  • March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 01:40 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
  • March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR27 (VOTE 7-0)
  • March 24, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0815>; SC23,P5
  • March 27, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P166 + 185
  • May 20, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP BELVIN MA VV; HJ66,P1893
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0145

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