HB 76 (2006): AN ACT relative to distribution of state aid to charter schools and relative to funding for charter schools.

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HB 76 (2006)

AN ACT relative to distribution of state aid to charter schools and relative to funding for charter schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 301

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–8. On February 23, 2005 the House adopted “Recommitted to Education” on a voice vote. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 15, 2005, September 21, 2005 and October 5, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 17–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 18, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (0024h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2126). The committee's amendment (2126) was adopted on a roll call 15–8 on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2201), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was rejected on a roll call 8–15 on May 4, 2006. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 15–8 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 16, 2006 and May 19, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2397) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 19, 2006, making it Chapter 301 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • September 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB <Rep C Clarke>
  • September 21, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB <Rep C Clarke>
  • October 5, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB <Rep C Clarke>
  • March 8, 2006, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • May 16, 2006, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM207/LOB
  • May 19, 2006, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, RM207/LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2005, House: Recommitted to Education — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (2126s) Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Floor Amendment (2201s) Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Barnes — yeas 8, nays 15, failed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Education
  • December 15, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • February 15, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 23 (vote 11-8;Reg)
  • February 15, 2005: Min Report ITL
  • February 23, 2005: Recommitted to Education, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • February 24, 2005: Retained in Committee
  • September 15, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 15 10:00 RM207,LOB <Rep C Clarke>
  • September 21, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 21 10:00 RM207,LOB <Rep C Clarke>
  • October 5, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 5 10:00 RM207,LOB <Rep C Clarke>
  • December 1, 2005: Maj Report for Jan 18, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 17-1; RC) (0024h)
  • December 1, 2005: Min Report: ITL
  • January 18, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection
  • February 1, 2006: Maj AM {0024h}, AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Flr AM {0401} Rep. Ingbretson, AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM's, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • May 2, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2126}(New Title)[05/04/06]
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2126}(New Title), RC 15Y-8N, AA
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{2201}(2nd New Title) RC 8Y-15N, AF
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2126}(New Title), RC 15Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House NON-Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf,Rep. Stephen L'Heureux, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speakers Appts, Reps. Balboni, Claire Clarke, Hughes and Rous
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Green, Johnson, D'Allesandro
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting, May 16 10:00, RM207/LOB
  • May 19, 2006: **RECESSED** Committee of Conference May 19 9:00 RM207/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment (2359}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report(2359}; Senate Amendment + New Amendment ,Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment(New Title){2397}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment(New Title){2397}; Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled [See Perm Journal]
  • June 19, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/19/06, I. Sec 8-9 Eff 7/1/06, II. Rem Eff 6/19/06; Chapter 0301

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