HB 1281 (2002): establishing a commission to study public educational choice initiatives.

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HB 1281 (2002)

establishing a commission to study public educational choice initiatives.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 203

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2002. The committee held a work session on January 18, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3476). On April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2002, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on May 15, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • January 18, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM212,LOB
  • March 27, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ78, p1996
  • December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/2/2002 Report due 2/21/2002
  • January 3, 2002: Hearing Jan 3 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • January 18, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 18 9:00 RM212,LOB
  • February 13, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 21 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2402}; HC15, p621
  • February 21, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ21, p835 + 883
  • March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Education [02/20/02]
  • March 27, 2002: Hearing; March 27, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC17
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3476}, [04/16/02]; SC25A, Pg.11
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3476}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Henderson MA VV; HJ38, p1445
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 5/15/2002 Chap: 0203

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