HB 1438 (1998): establishing a committee to study the regulation of personnel employed in early care and education including, but not limited to, center and family-based child care and preschools.
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HB 1438 (1998)
establishing a committee to study the regulation of personnel employed in early care and education including, but not limited to, center and family-based child care and preschools.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 82
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–4. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1998. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1998, making it Chapter 82 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gile (Merr 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Wallner (Merr 24)
- Rep. Estabrook (Straf 8)
- Rep. Spear (Straf 5)
- Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3)
- Sen. Larsen (SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1998, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- April 22, 1998, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A,ST HOUSE
Votes
- March 5, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P108
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 4, 1998: HEARING FEB04 10:45 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-4)
- February 19, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0838>; HC16,P808
- March 5, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ21,P1152 + 1169
- March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ7,P162
- April 22, 1998: HEARING APR22 3:15 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
- April 27, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR30 (VOTE 4-1)
- April 30, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ13,P312 + 319
- May 7, 1998: ENROLLED: HJ42,P1679
- May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ14,P322
- May 19, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/98 EFF: 07/18/98 CHAP.0082