HB 1155 (2004): clarifying alternative budget adoption procedures in school administrative units.
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HB 1155 (2004)
clarifying alternative budget adoption procedures in school administrative units.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 75
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1078). The committee's amendment (1078) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws. It took effect on May 7, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 47) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- February 11, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM205-207, LOB <Rep Alger>
- March 24, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
Votes
- April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
- January 15, 2004: Hearing on Non-germane Am Jan 28 10:30 RM207,LOB
- January 28, 2004: Hearing Jan 28 10:00 RM207,LOB
- February 11, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 11 9:00 RM205-207, LOB <Rep Alger>
- February 11, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 11-0;CC)
- February 11, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0407}(New Title)
- February 19, 2004: Passed with Am
- March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
- March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
- April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1078} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.8-9
- April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1078}, AA, VV
- April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1078}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
- April 22, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Amendment, Rep S. L'Heureux MA VV
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled
- May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 5/7/2004 Chap: 0075