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Bill Information > SB 5237
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Bill History
2003 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 20
First reading, referred to Education.
(View Original Bill)
Feb 18
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 27
EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
On motion, referred to Rules.
Feb 28
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 11
1st substitute bill substituted (EDU 03).
(View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 12
First reading, referred to Health Care.
Mar 20
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Mar 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
HC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
(Majority Report)
Mar 31
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 7
Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee.
Apr 8
Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended.
Placed on third reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Apr 21
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 3.
(View Roll Calls)
Apr 23
President signed.
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 25
Speaker signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Apr 27
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 9
Governor signed.
Chapter 172, 2003 Laws.
(View Session Law)
Effective date 7/27/2003.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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