SB 55-FN (2003): raising the age at which a child may terminate his or her public education.
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SB 55-FN (2003)
raising the age at which a child may terminate his or her public education.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0710). The committee's amendment (0710) was adopted on a roll call 12–10 on March 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 20, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0930), offered by Sen. O'Hearn, was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 20, 2003 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 15–8.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 75)
- Rep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 37)
- Rep. Elenore Casey Crane (R - Hills 59)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
Votes
- March 20, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (0710s) Sen. O'Hearn/Sen. Sapareto — yeas 12, nays 10, passed
- March 20, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- March 20, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- March 20, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Committee report of Inexpedient to legislate Sen. Peterson/Sen. O'Hearn — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
- February 5, 2003: Hearing; February 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC6
- March 14, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0710}, [03/20/03]; SC14, Pg.4-5
- March 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0710}, RC 12Y- 10N, AA
- March 20, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Floor Amendment{0808}, [Not Voted On]
- March 20, 2003: Sen. Below Moved to Laid on Table, MA, VV
- March 20, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- March 20, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Floor Amendment{0930}, AA, VV
- March 20, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0710}, {0930}, MA, VV
- March 20, 2003: Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 15Y-8N, MA