SB 107-FN-A-LOCAL (2003): establishing a statewide education accountability system.

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SB 107-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)

establishing a statewide education accountability system.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0915). The committee's amendment (0915) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1257), offered by Sen. O'Hearn, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2003 and May 6, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. The committee's amendment (1541) was rejected on a voice vote on May 15, 2003. A floor amendment (1598) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 20, 2003. The committee held work sessions on May 22, 2003 and May 27, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–6. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. O'Hearn Non Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 23, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 3:30 PM: hearing, House Education, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • May 27, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>

Votes

  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. O'Hearn Non Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • March 5, 2003: Hearing; March 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0915}, [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.35-39
  • March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0915}, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0915}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/10/03]; SC17
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Floor Amendment{1257}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1257}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
  • April 14, 2003: Report due on 5/8/2003 <f>
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing Apr 23 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions Apr 29 & 30 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 7, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 13-2;Reg)
  • May 7, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1541}
  • May 15, 2003: Comm Am{1541}, AL VV; Comm Fl Am{1598}, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
  • May 20, 2003: Fin Hearing May 20 3:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 22, 2003: Fin Div IV Subcom Work & Exec Session May 22 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • May 27, 2003: Fin Div IV Continued Subcom Work & Exec Session May 27 3:00 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Kurk>
  • May 28, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 5 (Vote 13-6;Reg)
  • May 28, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1840}(New Title)
  • June 5, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Non Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV

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