SB 425-FN-LOCAL (2002): revising the formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.

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SB 425-FN-LOCAL (2002)

revising the formula used to calculate the cost of an adequate education.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2627). On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2642), offered by Sen. Below, was rejected on a roll call 9–15 on February 14, 2002. A floor amendment (2641), offered by Sen. Below, was rejected on a roll call 7–17 on February 14, 2002. On February 14, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a roll call 16–8 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 14, 2002 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2002. The committee held work sessions on March 26, 2002, April 2, 2002, April 3, 2002 and April 9, 2002. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–5. On April 17, 2002 the House adopted “Special Order to later in day” on a roll call 178–174. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (3756) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor vetoed it on May 17, 2002. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On May 22, 2002 the Senate voted 12–11 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • March 5, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 26, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 2, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 3, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 9, 2002, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (2642s) Sen. Below/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (2641s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 7, nays 17, failed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen. Below/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: REP BURLING: SPECIAL ORDER TO LATER IN DAY — yeas 178, nays 174, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: QUESTION: SEC. 3 OF BILL — yeas 193, nays 143, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Barnes Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2002, Senate: Not withstnading the Governor's veto-shall the bill pass — yeas 12, nays 11, failed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Finance
  • February 13, 2002: Hearing; February 13, 2002, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC10
  • February 13, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2627}, [02/14/02]; SC11A, Pg.12-13
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2627}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Below Floor Amendment {2642}, RC 9y - 15n, AF
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Below Floor Amendment {2641}, RC 7y - 17n, AF
  • February 14, 2002: OT3rdg, RC 16y - 8n, MA
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ21, p824
  • March 5, 2002: Hearing Mar 5 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 26, 2002: Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 26 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 2, 2002: Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Sess Apr 2 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 3, 2002: Continued Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Sess Apr 3 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 5, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Continued Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Sess Apr 5 12:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 9, 2002: Continued Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Sess Apr 9 12:30 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 12-5;Reg)
  • April 10, 2002: Min Report ITL
  • April 10, 2002: Prop Maj Am{3273}; HC31, p1226-1227
  • April 17, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep Foster Div Question; Special Order to later in day,Rep Burling MA RC(178-174)
  • April 17, 2002: HJ34, p1339-1343
  • April 17, 2002: Sec. 3 of bill, Adopted RC(193-143); Passed with Am VV; HJ34, p1367-1369 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Barnes Concur with House Amendment {3273}, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3756}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3756}, AA VV; HJ40, p1487
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 17, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor on (05/17/02); SC31, Pg.7-8
  • May 22, 2002: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Pass, RC 12y - 11n, Veto Sustained

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