SB 68 (2003): authorizing electronic certification of educational credentials.
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SB 68 (2003)
authorizing electronic certification of educational credentials.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 39
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0393). The committee's amendment (0393) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 39 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R - SD12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
- April 2, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- March 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amenmdment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
- February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC7
- February 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0393}, [03/06/03]; SC12, Pg.4
- March 6, 2003: Committee Amendment{0393}, AA, VV
- March 6, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amenmdment{0393}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 6, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ24, p629
- April 2, 2003: Hearing Apr 2 1:00 RM207,LOB
- April 8, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Apr 17 (Vote 13-0;CC)
- April 17, 2003: Passed
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
- April 24, 2003: Enrolled
- May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff- 7/1/2003 Chap: 0039