SB 116 (2003): establishing a committee to study methods to prevent or reduce the high school dropout rate.

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SB 116 (2003)

establishing a committee to study methods to prevent or reduce the high school dropout rate.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on March 12, 2003 and April 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it 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 22, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 16–1. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 216–136. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 2, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 22, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 216, nays 136, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • March 12, 2003: Hearing; March 12, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC10
  • April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
  • April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 2:30 RM207,LOB
  • May 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 29 (Vote 16-1;Reg)
  • May 13, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • May 29, 2003: Passed DIV(216-136)
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff- 6/17/2003 Chap- 0160

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