HB 1159 (1998): establishing a committee to study strategies for increasing parental involvement in public education.

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HB 1159 (1998)

establishing a committee to study strategies for increasing parental involvement in public education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 31

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. 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 February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 1998, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on April 28, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Estabrook (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Yeaton (Merr 10)
  • Rep. Dearborn (Rock 23)
  • Rep. Weber (Graf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1998, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • March 25, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ3,P97
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/09/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 11:30 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • January 29, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • January 29, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0389>; HC11,P501
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P718 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ3,P92
  • March 25, 1998: HEARING MAR25 2:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
  • April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 9, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ10,P256 + 272
  • April 9, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1552
  • April 9, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ10,P276
  • April 28, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/28/98 EFF: 04/28/98 CHAP.0031

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