SB 48 (2013): relative to school performance and accountability.

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SB 48 (2013)

relative to school performance and accountability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 263

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0465s). The committee's amendment (0465s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2013 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 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2013. The committee held work sessions on May 1, 2013 and May 9, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1641h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1641h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2013 the House failed “Lay on the Table (Rep Boehm)” on a division vote 135–189. On June 5, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 198–134. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep Kurk)” on a roll call 300–32. On June 12, 2013 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Stiles. On June 13, 2013 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 17, 2013 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The House adopted the conference report (2077c) on a roll call 205–143. The Senate adopted the conference report (2077c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 24, 2013, making it Chapter 263 of the session laws. It took effect on September 22, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 23, 2013, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 1, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 9, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 21, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • June 17, 2013, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0465s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: Lay on the Table (Rep Boehm) — yeas 135, nays 189, failed
  • June 5, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1641H — yeas 198, nays 134, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: PRINT DEBATE IN PERMANENT JOURNAL (REP KURK) — yeas 300, nays 32, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1641; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2013, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2013, House: C OF C REPORT #2077C — yeas 205, nays 143, passed
  • June 26, 2013, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • January 29, 2013: Hearing: 1/29/13, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC6
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0465s, 3/7/13; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0465s, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0465s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Education; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 23, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/23/2013 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • May 1, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2013 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 9, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/9/2013 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 21, 2013: Executive Session: 5/21/2013 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1641h for June 5 (Vote 15-4; RC); HC42, PG.1432
  • May 21, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1641h; HC42, PG.1445-1447
  • June 5, 2013: Amendment #1641h: AA VV; HJ49, PG.1596-1598
  • June 5, 2013: Lay on the Table (Rep Boehm): MF DIV 135-189; HJ49, PG.1598
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1641h: MA RC 198-134; HJ49, PG.1596-1600
  • June 5, 2013: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep Kurk): MA RC 300-32; HJ49, PG.1600-1606
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Stiles Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #1641; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: President Appoints: Senators Stiles, Reagan, Kelly
  • June 13, 2013: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1653
  • June 13, 2013: Speaker Appoints: Reps Ladd, Frazer, Shaw, and Gile [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1653
  • June 17, 2013: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/17/2013, 9:00 a.m., Room 103, LOB
  • June 20, 2013: Conference Committee Report #2013-2077c, House AM + New AM, Filed; HC47, PG.1537
  • June 26, 2013: Conference Committee Report #2077c Adopted, RC 205-143; HJ52, PG.1671-1674
  • June 26, 2013: Conference Committee Report 2077c; Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1714
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 24, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/24/2013; Chapter 0263; Effective 09/22/2013

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 1463 (2014): relative to the definitions of "priority school" and "focus school."

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