HB 330 (2008): establishing a task force to study the feasibility of supplying laptop computers to all 7th grade children in the state.

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HB 330 (2008)

establishing a task force to study the feasibility of supplying laptop computers to all 7th grade children in the state.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 25, 2007 and October 10, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2653h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2653h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 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 (1595) 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 voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1595 (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 238 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 25, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 10, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 25, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2653h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1595} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1595 (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 14, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/25/07 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • October 10, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/07 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:00 AM LOB 207 (& 11/13 if needed)
  • November 19, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2653h for Jan 2 (vote 14-1; CC)
  • November 19, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2653h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2653h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2653h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1595} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.9
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1595}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1595}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1595 (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 0238

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