HB 1493-LOCAL (1998): relative to clarifying school district liability for certain placements of children pursuant to juvenile proceedings.
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HB 1493-LOCAL (1998)
relative to clarifying school district liability for certain placements of children pursuant to juvenile proceedings.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 206
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1998, making it Chapter 206 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. O'Hearn (Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dearborn (Rock 23)
- Rep. Durham (Hills 22)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- April 22, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE
Votes
- May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ3,P110
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
- January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: EDUC
- February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- February 10, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0670>(NEW TITLE); HC13,P626-627
- February 18, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P930-932 + 1009
- February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ4,P104
- April 22, 1998: HEARING APR22 11:00 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY14 (VOTE 8-0)
- May 11, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1671>; SC32,P13-14
- May 14, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P359 + 371
- May 28, 1998: HOUSE CONCUR WITH SEN AM, REP O'HEARN MA VV; HJ51,P2040
- June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ57,P2135
- June 10, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ19,P529
- June 18, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/98 EFF: 06/18/98 CHAP.0206