SB 421 (2004): relative to charter schools.

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SB 421 (2004)

relative to charter schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0826). The committee's amendment (0826) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0853), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was rejected on a roll call 7–16 on March 17, 2004. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 2004 and April 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 29, 2004. The committee's amendment (1294) was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. O'Hearn. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 14, 2004 and May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a division vote 258–79. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2004, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • March 30, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM305,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 20, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • May 14, 2004, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 105-A
  • May 18, 2004, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment ((0853s) Sen Estabrook/Sen. Cohen — yeas 7, nays 16, failed
  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Sapareto — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — yeas 258, nays 79, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 1:35 p.m
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0826} [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.14-15
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0826}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{0853}, RC 7Y-16N, AF
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0826}, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 6, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 6 1:00 RM305,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 20, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 20 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • April 20, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1294}
  • April 29, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep L Christiansen
  • April 29, 2004: Comm Am{1294}, AA VV; Rep L Christiansen moved LOT, ML VV; Rep L Christiansen Fl Am{1443}, AL VV
  • April 29, 2004: Passed with Comm Am, MA VV
  • May 6, 2004: Senator O'Hearn Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators O'Hearn, Green, Estabrook
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: M Carter, Naro, Alger & J T Dunn)
  • May 14, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 14, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:30 a.m
  • May 18, 2004: C of C Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 2:30 p.m
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1645}) Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted DIV(258-79)
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1645}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 06/11/04; Chapter 0222

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