SB 156 (1997): establishing a committee to study issues relating to providing special education services to eligible pupils who are incarcerated in the state prison system and county correctional facilities.
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SB 156 (1997)
establishing a committee to study issues relating to providing special education services to eligible pupils who are incarcerated in the state prison system and county correctional facilities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 69
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it 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 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–2. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 69 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Rep. Dolan (Rock 12)
- Rep. Richardson (Ches 12)
- Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
- Rep. Durham (Hills 22)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM 105A, SH;
- March 25, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- February 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ2, P36
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB 5 01:10 RM 105A, SH; FOR: EDUCATION
- February 14, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB20 (VOTE 7-0)
- February 19, 1997: 02/19/97 INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ29,P579
- February 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ6,P89 + 103
- February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
- March 25, 1997: HEARING MAR25 10:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- April 17, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 13-2)
- April 23, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ54,P1629 + 1632
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 07/18/97 CHAP.0069