SB 85-FN (2003): making certain revisions to the special education laws.

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SB 85-FN (2003)

making certain revisions to the special education laws.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 215

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 with changes (amendment 0414). The committee's amendment (0414) 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 with changes on a voice vote. On March 6, 2003 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–3. On May 8, 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 13, 2003. The committee held a work session on May 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on July 1, 2003, as Chapter 215. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 15, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM207,LOB
  • May 13, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 14, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>

Votes

  • March 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing; February 19, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
  • February 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0414}, [03/06/03]; SC12, Pg.5
  • March 6, 2003: Committee Amendment{0414}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0414}, MA, VV
  • March 6, 2003: Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Education; HJ34, p1086
  • April 1, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16A
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 15, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 15 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 22, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 22 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 22, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 8 (Vote 12-3;Reg)
  • April 22, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1316}
  • May 8, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
  • May 13, 2003: Fin Hearing May 13 10:45 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 14, 2003: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Sess May 14 11:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • May 22, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 5 (Vote 21-0;CC)
  • May 22, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1652}
  • June 5, 2003: Passed with Am
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 7/1/2003 Eff- 8/30/2003 Chap- 0215

Laws It Would Change

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