SB 418 (2008): replacing references to “charter school” with “chartered public school”.
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SB 418 (2008)
replacing references to “charter school” with “chartered public school”.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 354
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0442) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1959) was adopted on May 21, 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 (1959) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
- March 25, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0442}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
- January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC2
- February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0442}(New Title) [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.18-19
- February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Education
- February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0442}(New Title), AA, VV
- February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0442}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:15 AM LOB 207
- April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
- April 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 CC (vote 14-1)
- May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1959 Adopted
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1959}, Adopted
- June 5, 2008: Enrolled
- June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
- July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08
- July 8, 2008: I. Section 6 Eff. as Provided in Section 7
- July 8, 2008: II. Remainder Eff. 09/05/08, Chapter 0354