HB 594 (2001): establishing a committee to study the law on justification for the use of physical force and its implications for teachers or other persons entrusted with the care and supervision of minors.

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HB 594 (2001)

establishing a committee to study the law on justification for the use of physical force and its implications for teachers or other persons entrusted with the care and supervision of minors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 62

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2001, making it Chapter 62 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 18, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105 - A

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 1:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Mar 29 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 29, 2001: Passed; HJ28, p618 + 659
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • April 18, 2001: Hearing; April 18, 2001, Room 105 - A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC18
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1608
  • June 5, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2001 Eff: 06/12/2001 Chap: 0062
  • July 3, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: O'Hearn, McCarley, Johnson

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