HB 631-LOCAL (2002): relative to access to public school programs by nonpublic or home educated pupils.
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HB 631-LOCAL (2002)
relative to access to public school programs by nonpublic or home educated pupils.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 202
The Story
It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 2, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3577). On April 18, 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 202 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas Arnold (R - Hills 20)
- Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 21, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- March 13, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
Votes
- April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ19, p262
- February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
- March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 10:30 RM207,LOB
- April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
- May 23, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 31 (vote 15-2;CC)
- May 23, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1244}(New Title); HC48, p1458-1459
- May 31, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ52, p1562 + 1595
- January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Education
- March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC13
- April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3577}, [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.11-12
- April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3577}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Henderson MA VV; HJ38, p1445
- May 2, 2002: Enrolled
- May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
- May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 7/14/2002 Chap: 0202