SB 397-FN-A-LOCAL (2000): making an appropriation from the education trust fund for public kindergarten programs and relative to the adequate education grant amount and property tax warrant for the town of Orange.

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SB 397-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)

making an appropriation from the education trust fund for public kindergarten programs and relative to the adequate education grant amount and property tax warrant for the town of Orange.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3693). On March 16, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3896). On March 23, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 23, 2000 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2000. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 21–3. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen McCarley Concur with House Amendment” 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 8, 2000, making it Chapter 244 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2000, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105A
  • April 25, 2000, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 3, 2000, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB

Votes

  • March 16, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2000, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen McCarley Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Education; SJ Convening Day, Pg.12
  • February 16, 2000: Hearing ,Feb. 16, Room 105A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC1, Pg.9
  • March 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3693}, 3/16/00,[ New Title]; SC17, Pg.10
  • March 16, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3693}, [New Title], AA,VV; Refer to Finance, [Rule24]
  • March 23, 2000: Committee ReportOught to Pass with Amendment{3896}, [ New Title] 3/23/2000 ; SC18, Pg.8
  • March 23, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3896}, AA, VV; Sen. Below Floor Amendment{3926},[2nd New Title], AA,VV
  • March 23, 2000: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ28, p866
  • April 25, 2000: Hearing Apr 25 1:15 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 3, 2000: Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Session May 3 2:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 11, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 18 (vote 21-3;Reg)
  • May 11, 2000: Prop Comm Am{4362}; HC40, p1264
  • May 18, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ46, p1475 + 1485
  • May 18, 2000: Sen McCarley Concur with House Amendment{4362}; MA, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, p1537
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • June 8, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/8/2000 Eff: 6/8/2000 Chap: 0244

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