SB 76 (2003): relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.

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SB 76 (2003)

relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Education - General
Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0495), offered by Sen. Larsen, was rejected on a roll call on March 6, 2003. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–6 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 recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 11–7. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 226–134. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

February 19, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
April 2, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

March 6, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (0495s) Sen. Larsen/Sen. Cohen — yeas 6, nays 17, failed
March 6, 2003, Senate: Committee report ought to pass Sen. Larsen/ Sen. Cohen — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
June 5, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP — yeas 226, nays 134, passed

The Docket

January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
February 19, 2003: Hearing; February 19, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC8
February 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/06/03]; SC12
March 6, 2003: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{0495}, RC Y6- 17N, AF
March 6, 2003: Ought to Pass, RC 17Y- 6N, MA; 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 1:45 RM207,LOB
May 28, 2003: Maj Report OTP for June 5 (Vote 11-7;Reg)
May 28, 2003: Min Report OTP/AM
May 28, 2003: Prop Min Am{1305}
June 5, 2003: Min Am{1305}, AL DIV(124-229); Passed RC(226-134)
June 5, 2003: Rep Alger moved to Reconsider, ML VV
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff- 8/29/2003 Chap- 0204

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

SB 34 (2002): relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
SB 164-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): establishing a comprehensive statewide accountability system concerning an adequate education and relative to nonrenomination of teacher contracts.
HB 1224 (2000): relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
HB 341 (1999): relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.