HB 557 (2005): relative to the submission of data to the department of education.

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HB 557 (2005)

relative to the submission of data to the department of education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 189

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1562). The committee's amendment (1562) was adopted on a voice vote on June 2, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2005, making it Chapter 189 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 26, 2005, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 14, 2005: Hearing Mar 14 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:35 a.m.; SC15
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1562} [06/02/05]; SC22, Pg.15-17
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Amendment{1562}, AA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1562}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2005 Eff: 8/29/2005 Chap: 0189

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