HB 525-LOCAL (1997): relative to Braille instruction for functionally blind pupils.
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HB 525-LOCAL (1997)
relative to Braille instruction for functionally blind pupils.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 114
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–2. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes 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, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1997. The committee voted 5–1 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 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 114 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gagnon (Hills 48) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. S. Holley (Hills 28)
- Rep. Rice (Belk 7)
- Rep. C. Williams (Hills 39)
- Rep. Rosen (Belk 7)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
- Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- March 17, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
- April 23, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ17,P259
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 01:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 14-2)
- March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0523>; HC32,P698
- March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38,P1031
- March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 11:00 RM209,LOB FOR: FIN DIV II
- March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
- April 2, 1997: PASSED; HJ47,P1430 + 1451
- April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ12,P240
- April 23, 1997: HEARING APR23 01:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
- May 12, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY15 (VOTE 5-1)
- May 15, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ18,P327 + 336
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P492
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0114