HB 231 (1999): relative to approval of applications in the charter schools pilot program.
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HB 231 (1999)
relative to approval of applications in the charter schools pilot program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 192
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 11, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Belvin (R - Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9)
- Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Susan Durham (R - Hills 22)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, Rm207,LOB
- March 10, 1999, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
Votes
- June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ10, p128
- January 8, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/08/99 due on
- January 19, 1999: Hearing Jan 19 10:00 Rm207,LOB
- February 3, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Feb 10 (vote 13-0;CC)
- February 10, 1999: Passed; HJ18, p279 + 297
- February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Education
- March 10, 1999: Hearing, 3/10/99, Room 105-A, SH, 9:10 a.m
- June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
- June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
- July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0192