HB 505-FN (2011): making charter schools eligible for grants for leased space.

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HB 505-FN (2011)

making charter schools eligible for grants for leased space.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 193

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it 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 5, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 1, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2011, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2011, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 3, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 5, 2011, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Education
  • February 22, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 1:30 PM LOB 207
  • March 3, 2011: Executive Session: 3/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 8, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 15 (Vote 13-1; RC)
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 5, 2011: Hearing: 4/5/11, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC18
  • April 6, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/13/11; SC19
  • April 13, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • May 26, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 6/1/11; SC26
  • June 1, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 1, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2011: Signed By Governor 06/14/2011; Effective 08/13/2011; Chapter 0193

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 140-FN (2010): making charter schools eligible for grants for leased space.
  • SB 343-FN (2008): making school building aid grants available to charter schools as reimbursement for annual lease costs.

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