SB 18-FN (2007): raising the age of required attendance of children in school.

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SB 18-FN (2007)

raising the age of required attendance of children in school.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 242

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0486) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (1632h) was rejected on a roll call 143–149 on May 16, 2007. On May 16, 2007 the House failed “Reconsider FL AM #1632h (Rep Coughlin)” on a roll call 171–182. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 183–170. On May 16, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. On May 16, 2007 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep D. Eaton)” on a roll call 150–193. The committee held work sessions on May 22, 2007, May 23, 2007 and May 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 13–12. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1901h) was rejected on a roll call 155–201 on June 6, 2007. A floor amendment (2056h) was rejected on a roll call 150–207 on June 6, 2007. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 201–156. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2007, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 18, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • May 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 8, 2007, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 23, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Foster — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: FL AM 1632H (REP KURK) — yeas 143, nays 149, failed
  • May 16, 2007, House: RECONSIDER FL AM 1632H (REP COUGHLIN) — yeas 171, nays 182, failed
  • May 16, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 183, nays 170, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP D. EATON) — yeas 150, nays 193, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: MINORITY COMM AM 1901H (REP WEYLER) — yeas 155, nays 201, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: FL AM 2056 (REP ITSE) — yeas 150, nays 207, failed
  • June 6, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 201, nays 156, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC7
  • March 8, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0486} [03/15/07]; SC11, Pg.4
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Amendment{0486}, AA, VV
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0486} RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/07 10:00 AM LOB 205-207
  • May 2, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/2/2007 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 11:15 AM LOB 207
  • May 10, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 12-6; RC)
  • May 10, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 16, 2007: Floor Amendment #1632h (Rep Kurk): AF, RC 143-149
  • May 16, 2007: Reconsider FL AM #1632h (Rep Coughlin): MF, RC 171-182
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA, RC 183-170
  • May 16, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • May 16, 2007: Reconsideration (Rep D. Eaton): MF, RC 150-193
  • May 22, 2007: Division II Work Session: 5/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 23, 2007: Division II Work Session: 5/23/2007 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 24, 2007: Division II Work Session: 5/24/2007 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 6 (vote 13-12; RC)
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1901h}
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment: #1901h
  • June 6, 2007: Minority Committee Amendment {1901h} Failed, RC 155-201
  • June 6, 2007: Floor Amendment #2056h (Rep Itse) Failed, RC 150-207
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 201-156
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/07; Eff. Date 07/01/09, Chapter 0242

Laws It Would Change

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