HB 1161 (2008): establishing a committee to study the truancy laws.

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HB 1161 (2008)

establishing a committee to study the truancy laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 241

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2008 and February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0590h). The committee's amendment (0590h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1843) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1843 (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2008, making it Chapter 241 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 5, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 12, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 13, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0590h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1843} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1843 (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/29/08 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 3:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 207 (Orig 2:00 PM)
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0590h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0590h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0590h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0590h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • May 13, 2008: Hearing; May 13, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC18
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1843} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.4-5
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1843}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1843}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1843 (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/24/2008; Effective 06/24/2008; Chapter 0241

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