SB 520-FN-LOCAL (2010): relative to school district liability for special education costs.

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SB 520-FN-LOCAL (2010)

relative to school district liability for special education costs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 316

The Story

It was introduced on March 10, 2010 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1175s), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1365h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1365h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2010 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2010, making it Chapter 316 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, LOB 305-307
  • April 13, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 25, 2010, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 24, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1175s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1365h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1365h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 10, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • March 18, 2010: Hearing: March 18, 2010, Rooms 305-307, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC11B
  • March 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/24/10; SC12
  • March 24, 2010: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment 1175s, AA, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1175s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 13, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/13/2010 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1365h for May 12 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1365h
  • May 12, 2010: Amendment #1365h Adopted, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1365h: MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1365h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: President Appoints: Senators Kelly, Merrill and Bragdon
  • May 19, 2010: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess): MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Speaker Appoints: Reps Casey, B.Shaw, Stiles & B.Ward
  • May 25, 2010: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/25/2010 10:00 a.m., Room 100, State House
  • May 27, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2182, House Amendment, Filed; HC 43A, PG.1
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2182 Adopted, DIV 230-127
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2182; Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2010; Effective 09/11/2010; Chapter 0316

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