HB 1191-FN-LOCAL (2000): relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.
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HB 1191-FN-LOCAL (2000)
relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 106
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2000, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jane O'Hearn (R - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Godfrey Howard (R - Carr 10)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 10)
- Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2000, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
- April 12, 2000, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105 A
Votes
- April 20, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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
- February 16, 2000: Hearing Feb 16 9:00 RM207,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
- February 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 12-1;CC)
- February 22, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3523}; HC20 ,p592-593
- March 9, 2000: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p621-622 + 658
- March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Education
- April 12, 2000: Hearing April 12, Room 105 A, SH, 8:50 a.m.; SC20, Pg.4
- April 20, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 4/20/2000; SC24
- April 20, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 20, 2000: 4/20/2000 Enrolled; HJ39, p1203
- April 27, 2000: Enrolled Bill,Adopted
- May 8, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2000 Eff: 7/7/2000 Chap: 0106
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 503-FN-LOCAL (1999): relative to the adoption of charter school and open enrollment provisions in cooperative school districts and authorized regional enrollment areas.