HB 412 (2001): requiring the public higher education study committee to study the feasibility of granting state franchise rights to providers of on-line education courses.

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HB 412 (2001)

requiring the public higher education study committee to study the feasibility of granting state franchise rights to providers of on-line education courses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 221

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Francoeur Special Order to”. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1437), offered by Sen. McCarley, was rejected on a roll call 10–12 on June 7, 2001. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1686) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 11, 2001, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • May 23, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Adoption of floor amendment (1437s) Sen. McCarley/Sen. Hollingworth — yeas 10, nays 12, failed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ18, p244
  • January 31, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/31/2001
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 3, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0595}(New Title); HC31, p784
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1092-1093 + 1178
  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2001: Hearing; === CANCELED == RESCHEDULED == May 23, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC23-A
  • June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/05/01]; SC28
  • June 5, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Special Order to [06/07/01], MA
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass , MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: Sen. McCarley Floor Amendment {1437},(New Title), RC 10Y-12N, AF; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1686},(New Title), Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am {1686}(New Title), Adopted VV; HJ61, p1763
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 9/09/2001 Chap: 0221

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