HB 78-FN-LOCAL (2005): relative to state funding of regional vocational education centers.

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HB 78-FN-LOCAL (2005)

relative to state funding of regional vocational education centers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 99

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2005. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2005 and February 2, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–3. The committee's amendment (0151) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2005 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0530), offered by Rep Benn, was rejected on a division vote 98–189 on March 9, 2005. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 24, 2005. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 13, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 99 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • January 26, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB <Rep Graham>
  • February 2, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM207,LOB <Rep Graham> (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • March 24, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep E Anderson>
  • April 26, 2005, 8:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2005, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • March 9, 2005, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 98, nays 189, failed
  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • December 15, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • January 11, 2005: Hearing Jan 11 1:00 RM201,LOB
  • January 26, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 26 10:00 RM201,LOB <Rep Graham>
  • February 2, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 2 1:00 RM207,LOB <Rep Graham> (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • February 9, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 15-3;Reg)
  • February 9, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0151}
  • March 9, 2005: Comm Am{0151}, AA VV; Rep Benn moved to Reconsider, ML VV; Rep Benn prop Fl Am{0530}, AL DIV(98-189); Passed with Comm Am and ref to Finance VV
  • March 24, 2005: Fin Div II Subcommittee Work Session Mar 24 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep E Anderson>
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines, MA 2/3VV
  • April 6, 2005: Fin Comm Report OTP for Apr 13 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • April 13, 2005: Passed (Consent Cal by nec 2/3)
  • April 14, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 103, SH, 8:15 a.m.; SC17
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/26/05]; SC21
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0099

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