HB 1188-FN-LOCAL (2000): relative to alternative kindergarten programs.

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HB 1188-FN-LOCAL (2000)

relative to alternative kindergarten programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 289

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held public hearings on January 11, 2000 and January 18, 2000. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2000 and February 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2000. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 24–1. On March 29, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4463). On May 11, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House request for C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. McCarley. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2000 and May 24, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm. Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 289 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • January 18, 2000, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • January 26, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB (Rep Alger)
  • February 8, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • March 7, 2000, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 21, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM209,LOB
  • April 19, 2000, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105 A
  • May 23, 2000, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB
  • May 24, 2000, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 29, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Accedes to House request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf Comm. Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ5, p90
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 11, 2000: Hearing Jan 11 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • January 18, 2000: Continued Hearing Jan 18 1:15 RM207,LOB
  • January 26, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 26 9:00 RM207,LOB (Rep Alger)
  • February 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 8 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3432}; HC17 ,p452-453
  • February 24, 2000: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ19, p527-528
  • March 7, 2000: Fin Hearing Mar 7 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Mar 21 9:30 RM209,LOB
  • March 22, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 24-1;Reg)
  • March 22, 2000: Prop Fin Comm Am{3897}; HC24, p716
  • March 29, 2000: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ28, p921 + 928
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • April 19, 2000: Hearing April 19, Room 105 A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC22
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4463}, 05/11/2000, SC28, Pg.7
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4463}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, Rep O'Hearn MA 2/3VV; HJ46, p1430
  • May 18, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: O'Hearn, Kurk, Belvin & Snyder)
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. McCarley Accedes to House request for C of C, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. McCarley, D'Allesandro, Gordon
  • May 23, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 23 1:30 RM207,LOB
  • May 24, 2000: Continued Conf Comm meeting May 24 2:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Sen. Below Replaced Sen. D'Allesandro
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [No Senate Am & New Am {4715} ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ48, p1538
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm. Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Governor signed on 06/21/2000 Eff:06/21/2000 Chap: 0289

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