HB 488 (1999): relative to the definition of a developmentally delayed child in the provision of special education services.

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HB 488 (1999)

relative to the definition of a developmentally delayed child in the provision of special education services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 107

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 19, 1999. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 107 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Education, Rm207,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, Rms210-211,LOB
  • May 19, 1999, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ18, p271
  • February 4, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/4/1999 due on E f
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 2:30 Rm207,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 16, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0370}(New Title); HC28, p595
  • March 25, 1999: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ33, p676
  • April 6, 1999: Finance Hearing Apr 6 10:00 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 21, 1999: Fin Comm Maj Report OTP for Apr 29 (vote 24-0;CC)
  • April 29, 1999: Passed; HJ47, p1107 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Education
  • May 19, 1999: Hearing, 5/19/99, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 8/9/1999 Chap.0107

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