HB 262-FN-A-LOCAL (1997): establishing a committee to oversee a statewide school technology plan.

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HB 262-FN-A-LOCAL (1997)

establishing a committee to oversee a statewide school technology plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 191

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–3. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The committee voted 6–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 191 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Durham (Hills 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 2, 1997, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ12,P178
  • January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN28 11:15 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:FEB19 VOTE (15-3 )
  • February 18, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0153>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P442
  • February 19, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ26,P492-493 + 508
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ7,P112
  • April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 01:20 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
  • May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY15 (VOTE 6-1)
  • May 12, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1327>(NEW TITLE); SC37,P8-9
  • May 15, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P325 + 336
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP BELVIN MA VV; HJ70,P2005
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P497
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0191

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