HB 619-FN-A (2003): expanding opportunities for dropout prevention and dropout recovery.

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HB 619-FN-A (2003)

expanding opportunities for dropout prevention and dropout recovery.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 288

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 22–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1546). The committee's amendment (1546) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 22–1. On May 15, 2003 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1820). The committee's amendment (1820) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. 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 16, 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 (2293) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 288 of the session laws. It took effect on September 16, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Education, RM205-207,LOB
  • March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • May 7, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • June 16, 2003, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Barnes/Sen. Sapareto — yeas 22, nays 1, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass With Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage — 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
  • January 29, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • March 3, 2003: Hearing Mar 3 1:15 RM205-207,LOB
  • March 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 5, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0494}; HC20, p469
  • March 12, 2003: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ23, p541
  • March 21, 2003: Fin DivII Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 9:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • March 31, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 10 (Vote 22-0;CC)
  • March 31, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1025}(New Title); HC31, p1035
  • April 10, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC20
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1546}, (New Title), [05/15/03]; SC22, Pg.12
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Amendment{1546}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1546}, (New Title), RC 22Y-1N, MA
  • May 15, 2003: Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1820}, (New Title), [06/05/03]; SC25, Pg.29
  • June 5, 2003: Committee Amendment{1820}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass With Amendment{1820}, (New Title), MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Carson, Naro, Jean & Hager)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen.O'Hearn Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators O'Hearn, Odell, D'Allesandro
  • June 16, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 16 3:00 RM207,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am{2165}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2165}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2293}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2293}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 9/16/03 Chap: 0288

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