HB 139 (2003): relative to the collection and reporting of school drop-out, suspension, and expulsion data; relative to the deadlines for submitting certain reports to the department of education; and establishing a statewide education accountability system.

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HB 139 (2003)

relative to the collection and reporting of school drop-out, suspension, and expulsion data; relative to the deadlines for submitting certain reports to the department of education; and establishing a statewide education accountability system.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 314

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2003, February 5, 2003, February 19, 2003 and March 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–3. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1744). The committee's amendment (1744) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1866), offered by Sen. O'Hearn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. O'Hearn Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 11, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2300) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. It became law without the governor's signature, as Chapter 314. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • January 29, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB <Rep Naro>
  • February 5, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • February 19, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • March 19, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 23, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • June 11, 2003, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. O'Hearn Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ8, p108
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 2:00 RM207,LOB
  • January 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 9:00 RM207,LOB <Rep Naro>
  • February 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • February 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 12, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Mar 12 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 19 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 16-3;Reg)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0849}(New Title); HC26, p680-681
  • March 25, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC18
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1744}, [05/29/03]; SC24, Pg.8-10
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Amendment{1744}, AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Floor Amendment{1866}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1744}, {1866}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps S. L'Heureux, Naro, Carson & M Carter)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators O'Hearn, Green, Foster
  • June 11, 2003: Conf Comm meeting June 11 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; New Am.{2074}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2074}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2300}, (New Title), Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2300}, (New Title), Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2003: Became Law Without Signature 7/22/03 Eff: 7/22/03* Chap: 0314
  • July 22, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates Paragraph II, Sec 9 eff: 6/30/05

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