HB 688 (2009): relative to the chartered public school approval process and relative to open enrollment schools.

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HB 688 (2009)

relative to the chartered public school approval process and relative to open enrollment schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 241

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0230h). The committee's amendment (0230h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1718s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 27, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1718s (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2339) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 241 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 302
  • February 10, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 5, 2009, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 13, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2009, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0230h — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1718s) — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1718s (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 2:00 PM LOB 302 (Orig LOB 207)
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 10, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0230h for Feb 18 CC (vote 17-3)
  • February 10, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0230h
  • February 18, 2009: Amendment #0230h Adopted, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0230h: MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Referred to Finance
  • March 5, 2009: Division II Work Session: 3/5/2009 3:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 13, 2009: Executive Session: 3/13/2009 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 16, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC21
  • May 20, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1718s} [05/27/09]; SC25, Pg.18
  • May 27, 2009: Committee Amendment (1718s), AA, VV
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1718s), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: House Concurs with Senate AM #1718s (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2339 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2339 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/16/2009; Effective 09/14/2009; Chapter 0241

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