HB 1171 (2008): establishing a commission to study air quality issues in public school buildings.

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HB 1171 (2008)

establishing a commission to study air quality issues in public school buildings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 242

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 a work session on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0317h). The committee's amendment (0317h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1596) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1596 (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 242 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 201
  • January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 25, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0317h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Letourneau/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1596 (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 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 3:00 PM LOB 201
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0317h for 2/6 CC (vote 16-0)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0317h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0317h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0317h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC12
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1596} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.14-15
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1596}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1596} RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1596 (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 0242

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