HB 766-FN (2008): making changes to the laws relating to special education.

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HB 766-FN (2008)

making changes to the laws relating to special education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 302

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 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 April 9, 2007, May 2, 2007, June 12, 2007, September 18, 2007, October 11, 2007, October 30, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (2650h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (08-0115) was adopted on a voice vote on January 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 224–108. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on April 1, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1602) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1831) 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 #1602 and #1831 (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2182) 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 (2182) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 25, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 302 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 15, 2007, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 9, 2007, 10:04 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 2, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 12, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 18, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 208
  • October 11, 2007, 9:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 1, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 8, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: OTP/AM 2650H AND 08-0115 — yeas 224, nays 108, passed
  • January 16, 2008, House: PRINT DEBATE IN PERMANENT JOURNAL (REP KURK) — yeas 243, nays 88, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1602} — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1831} — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1602 and #1831 (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/07 8:30 AM LOB 207
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 9, 2007: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 4/9/2007 10:04 AM LOB 207
  • May 2, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/2/2007 3:00 PM LOB 207
  • June 12, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/12/2007 1:30 PM LOB 207
  • September 18, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/07 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • October 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/11/07 9:30 PM LOB 207
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • November 1, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Full Committee Work Session: 11/1/07 10:00 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: Majority Comm Rept: Ought to Pass with AM #2650h for Jan 16 (vote 12-3; RC)
  • November 19, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2650h
  • December 20, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Amendment #2650h, Adopted, VV
  • January 16, 2008: Floor Amendment #08-0115 (Rep Hinkle) Adopted, VV
  • January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2650h and #08-0115: MA RC 224-108
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1602} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.13-14
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1602}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1602}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1831} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.4
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1831}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1831}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1602 and #1831 (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2182 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2182}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 25, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/02/2008; Chapter 0302
  • July 9, 2008: I. Sections 1, 2, 4-7, 9-13, 17, 18, 22-24, 29-32 and 34-50 Effective as Provided in Section 51
  • July 9, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2009

Laws It Would Change

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