HB 237 (2002): relative to filling a vacancy in an alumni trustee position on the board of trustees of the university system.

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HB 237 (2002)

relative to filling a vacancy in an alumni trustee position on the board of trustees of the university system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - Finance
  • Chapter law: 3

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 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 unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 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 send it back to committee. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 17, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on January 24, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 7, 2002, making it Chapter 3 of the session laws. It took effect on April 8, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 18, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105 - A

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ15, p174
  • January 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/17/2001
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • February 14, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 22 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2001: Passed; HJ20, p291 + 308
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • April 18, 2001: Hearing; April 18, 2001, Room 105 - A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC18
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Rereferred to Committee; MA, VV
  • January 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/17/02]; SC4
  • January 17, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • January 24, 2002: Enrolled; (See Permanent Journal)
  • January 24, 2002: Enrolled
  • February 7, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 2/7/2002 Eff. 4/8/2002 Chap: 0003

Laws It Would Change

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