HB 1157 (2006): relative to the definition of a sending district.

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HB 1157 (2006)

relative to the definition of a sending district.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 139

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held public hearings on January 11, 2006 and January 25, 2006. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on July 21, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2006, 11:15 AM: public hearing, RM207/LOB
  • January 25, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM207/LOB
  • March 28, 2006, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Education
  • January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 11:15 RM207/LOB
  • January 25, 2006: Continued Public Hearing Jan 25 10:00 RM207/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 22 (vote 15-1; CC)
  • February 22, 2006: Passed, MA, VV by NEC. 2/3
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 28, 2006: Hearing; March 28, 2006, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC10
  • April 18, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 7/21/06, Chapter 0139

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