HB 1282 (2008): amending the pre-engineering technology curriculum.
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HB 1282 (2008)
amending the pre-engineering technology curriculum.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 244
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 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 0352h). The committee's amendment (0352h) 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 (1841) 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 #1841 (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 244 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Naida Kaen (D - Straf 7)
- Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- May 13, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0352h — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1841} — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1841 (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
- February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 11:15 AM LOB 207
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 if needed)
- February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0352h for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
- February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0352h
- March 5, 2008: Amendment #0352h Adopted, VV
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0352h: MA VV
- March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
- May 13, 2008: Hearing; May 13, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC18
- May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1841} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.5
- May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1841}, AA, VV
- May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1841}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1841 (Rep Rous): MA VV
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled
- June 24, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/24/2008; Effective 08/23/2008; Chapter 0244