SB 138 (1997): establishing teacher appreciation day.
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SB 138 (1997)
establishing teacher appreciation day.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 168
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 13, 1997 the Senate 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 168 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Sen. Larsen (SD15)
- Sen. F. King (SD1)
- Sen. Squires (SD12)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
- Rep. Franks (Hills 26)
- Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
- Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36)
- Rep. Durham (Hills 22)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 105A SH
- March 20, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- February 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ2, P34
- January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN 29 01:00, RM 105A SH FOR: EDUCATION
- February 14, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB20 (VOTE 7-0)
- February 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0263>; SC15,P6
- February 19, 1997: 02/19/97 INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ29,P579
- February 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ6,P85-86 + 103
- February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
- March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- April 3, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR23 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- April 3, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0919>; HC51,P1580
- April 23, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1623 + 1631
- May 13, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUBENS MA VV; SJ17,P297
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0168