SB 135 (2023): relative to alternative dispute resolution in special education.
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SB 135 (2023)
relative to alternative dispute resolution in special education.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 72
The Story
It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held public hearings on March 29, 2023 and April 11, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2023, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2023.
Sponsors
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
- March 29, 2023, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
- April 11, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
- April 19, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
Votes
- March 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Education
- February 21, 2023: Hearing: 02/21/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
- March 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Education
- March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 02:30 pm LOB 205-207
- April 11, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/11/2023 10:00 am LOB 205-207
- April 19, 2023: Executive Session: 04/19/2023 10:00 am LOB 205-207
- April 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/19/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
- May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
- May 31, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/18/2023
- June 7, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2023; Chapter 0072; Effective 08/06/2023