HB 1360 (2012): relative to the state board of education rules concerning special education.

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HB 1360 (2012)

relative to the state board of education rules concerning special education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 210

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0389h) by a vote of 13–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (0389h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 238–88. On February 1, 2012 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2012. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 2012, March 19, 2012 and March 20, 2012. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1321h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1321h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-2148s). The committee's amendment (2148s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #2148s(NT) (Rep Balboni)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 13, 2012, making it Chapter 210 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 24, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 6, 2012, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 12, 2012, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 19, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • March 20, 2012, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 20, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 24, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2012, House: OTP/AM 0389H — yeas 238, nays 88, passed
  • March 28, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1321h — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2148s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #2148s(NT) (Rep Balboni) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Education
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • January 24, 2012: Executive Session: 1/24/2012 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • January 26, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0389h for Feb 1 (Vote 13-4; RC)
  • January 26, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-0389h
  • January 26, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • February 1, 2012: Amendment #0389h Adopted, VV
  • February 1, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0389h: MA RC 238-88
  • February 1, 2012: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 6, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/6/2012 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • March 12, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2012 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • March 19, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/19/2012 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 20, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/2012 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 20, 2012: Executive Session: 3/20/2012 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 20, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1321h for Mar 28 (Vote 12-1; CC)
  • March 20, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1321h
  • March 28, 2012: Amendment #1321h Adopted, VV
  • March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1321h: MA VV
  • March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 24, 2012: Hearing: 4/24/12, Room 103, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC16
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-2148s, NT, 5/16/12; SC19
  • May 16, 2012: Committee Amendment 2148s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2148s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #2148s(NT) (Rep Balboni): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/13/2012; Effective 06/13/2012; Chapter 0210

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