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SB 6245 - 2015-16
Concerning visual screening in schools.
Bill History
2016 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 13
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
(View Original Bill)
Jan 28
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 2
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
EDU - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Feb 3
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 10
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Feb 12
First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Feb 22
Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 25
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
ED - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Feb 26
Referred to Appropriations.
Mar 4
Committee relieved of further consideration.
Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Mar 7
President signed.
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 9
Speaker signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Mar 9
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 1
Governor signed.
Chapter 219, 2016 Laws.
(View Session Law)
Effective date 6/9/2016.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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