HB 501 (1997): including blindness in the special education provisions, and allowing attorneys to act as neutrals in special education dispute resolution.
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HB 501 (1997)
including blindness in the special education provisions, and allowing attorneys to act as neutrals in special education dispute resolution.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 89
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–6. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 17, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. McKinley (Straf 2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Rubens (SD5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- March 17, 1997, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
- April 23, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ17,P258
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 10:15 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- March 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 14-6)
- March 12, 1997: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38A,P1097
- March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 10:45 RM209,LOB FOR: FIN DIV II
- March 21, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR26 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- March 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ45,P1369 + 1382
- April 3, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ11,P234
- April 23, 1997: HEARING APR23 01:30 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
- May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY15 (VOTE 7-0)
- May 15, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ18,P326 + 336
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ21,P411
- June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0089