HB 1495 (2010): relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and relative to the renewal term for a chartered public school.
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HB 1495 (2010)
relative to approval of chartered public schools from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011 and relative to the renewal term for a chartered public school.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 265
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0146h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2010. The committee's amendment (0146h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 276–10. On February 10, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 2, 2010 and March 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 23–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0910h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0910h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1352s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM 1352s (NT) (Reps Rous & M.Smith)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 2010, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- March 2, 2010, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- March 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- March 4, 2010, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- March 30, 2010, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
Votes
- February 10, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0146h (New Title) — yeas 276, nays 10, passed
- March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0910h — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1352s, NT — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM 1352s (NT) (Reps Rous & M.Smith) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Education
- January 14, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/14/2010 11:00 AM LOB 207
- January 20, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 1/20/2010 1:00 PM LOB 207
- February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 207
- February 2, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0146h (New Title) for Feb 10 CC (vote 19-0)
- February 2, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0146h (New Title)
- February 10, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
- February 10, 2010: Amendment #0146h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0146h (New Title): MA DIV 276-10
- February 10, 2010: Referred to Finance
- March 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/2/2010 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
- March 4, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
- March 4, 2010: Executive Session: 3/4/2010 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
- March 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0910h for Mar 24 (Vote 23-2; RC)
- March 5, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0910h
- March 24, 2010: Amendment #0910h Adopted, VV
- March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0910h: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Education
- March 30, 2010: Hearing: March 30, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC13
- April 14, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1352s, NT, 4/21/10; SC16
- April 21, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 04/28/10
- April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1352s, NT, 4/28/10
- April 28, 2010: Committee Amendment 1352s, NT, AA, VV
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1352s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 5, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM 1352s (NT) (Reps Rous & M.Smith): MA VV
- May 13, 2010: Enrolled
- May 13, 2010: Enrolled
- July 6, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/06/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0265