SB 395 (2002): making certain changes to the laws pertaining to special education.
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SB 395 (2002)
making certain changes to the laws pertaining to special education.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 158
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 31, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on January 31, 2002 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–5. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment” 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 158 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2002.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
- March 5, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- January 31, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Education
- January 23, 2002: Hearing; January 23, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC4
- January 29, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/31/02]; SC8A
- January 31, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- January 31, 2002: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ20, p736
- February 6, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2002
- March 5, 2002: Hearing Mar 5 11:00 RM207,LOB
- April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 13-5;Reg)
- April 10, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3139}; HC31, p1219
- April 17, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ34, p1334 + 1387
- April 25, 2002: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment {3139}, MA, VV
- 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- 0158