HB 1563-FN (2008): authorizing public academies to receive public funds for renovation and expansion of regional vocational education programs.

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HB 1563-FN (2008)

authorizing public academies to receive public funds for renovation and expansion of regional vocational education programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 328

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 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 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0234h). The committee's amendment (0234h) 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. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 8, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a division vote 8–14. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1915), offered by Sen. Gatsas, 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 #1915 (Reps Rous and Bouchard)” 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 July 3, 2008, making it Chapter 328 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 13, 2008, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 22, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0234h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 8, nays 14, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1915} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1915 (Reps Rous and Bouchard) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0234h for 2/6 Reg (vote 12-2)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0234h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0234h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0234h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 201
  • March 4, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 13, 2008: Executive Session: 3/13/08 8:30 AM LOB 201 (Orig 10:30 AM)
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 13-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 22, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 22, 2008: Hearing; April 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m. ; SC16
  • April 29, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate; Division 8y-14N, MF
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Moved Ought to Pass
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19A
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1915}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1915}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1915 (Reps Rous and Bouchard): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 3, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/03/2008; Effective 09/01/2008; Chapter 0328

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