HB 401 (2011): relative to postsecondary training for workers with disabilities.
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HB 401 (2011)
relative to postsecondary training for workers with disabilities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Employment
- Chapter law: 98
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0527h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0527h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2011, making it Chapter 98 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)
- Rep. Charles McMahon (R - Rock 4)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- March 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, LOB 307
- April 26, 2011, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
Votes
- March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0527h — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- February 8, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/8/2011 1:00 PM LOB 307
- March 1, 2011: Executive Session: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 307
- March 3, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0527h for Mar 15 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 3, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0527h
- March 15, 2011: Amendment #0527h Adopted, VV
- March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0527h: MA VV
- March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Education
- April 26, 2011: Hearing: 4/26/11, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC21
- April 28, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/4/11; SC22
- May 4, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 4, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 18, 2011: Enrolled
- May 18, 2011: Enrolled
- May 27, 2011: Signed By Governor 05/27/2011; Effective 07/26/2011; Chapter 0098