HB 1299 (2008): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a preschool incentive fund program.

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HB 1299 (2008)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a preschool incentive fund program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 284

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 held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (0628h) 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 March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1842) 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 #1842 (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2092) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2092) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 284 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 14, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 25, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0628h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1842} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1842 (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 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 9:00 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 19, 2008: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0628h NT for Mar 5 Reg (vote 12-7)
  • February 19, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0628h (New Title)
  • February 19, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0628h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0628h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC12
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1842} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.5
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1842}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1842}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1842 (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2092 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2092}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 06/27/2008; Chapter 0284

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