HB 661-FN-A (2007): establishing an executive planning commission on special education.

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HB 661-FN-A (2007)

establishing an executive planning commission on special education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 328

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on April 24, 2007 and May 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1435) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1692) was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1435s & #1692s, Reps Rous & M. Smith” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2355) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 328 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 22, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 14, 2007, 3:03 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2007, 9:35 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 22, 2007, 9:45 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 24, 2007, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • May 1, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1435} — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1692} — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1435s & #1692s, Reps Rous & M. Smith — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 22, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 11-4; RC}
  • February 22, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division II Work Session: 3/14/2007 3:03 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2007: Division II Work Session: 3/19/2007 9:35 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:45 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 26, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 11 (vote 22-0; RC)
  • April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:20 a.m
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1435} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.13
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1435}, AA, VV
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1435}, MA, VV ; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1692} [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg.21-22
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1692}, AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1692}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1435s & #1692s, Reps Rous & M. Smith, MA VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2355} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2355} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07; Chapter 0328

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