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09-03-2010 - 16:12:41

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HB 1591   By Coody. Encourages reading teachers of grades K-3 to add phonological awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension in lessons; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 03-09-10 H Returned to conference
03-09-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: Jolley, Ford,
Halligan, Branan, Easley.
03-09-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: Jolley, Ford,
Halligan, Branan, Easley

HB 2274   By Thomsen. Amends the building fund for technology center school districts to allow for repairing and maintaining computer systems and telecommunications equipment; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-25-10 S Senate finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 45/N: 2)
05-26-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-07-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

HB 2584   By Thomsen. Creates the OK School Testing Program Review Task Force. The task force is directed to conduct a review of the current student testing system; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-03-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: Bingman, Ford,
Jolley, Branan, Paddack.
05-04-10 H House appointed a conference committee: Thomsen, Denney,
McCullough, Hickman, Cannaday, Brown, Coody, Shumate
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

HB 2703   By McDaniel, Randy. Increments won't be restricted to taxable location or recipient local public taxing entity. Governing bodies can defer district creation no more than ten years after approval of district-creating project; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-18-10 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 419C, Stat...Senate GCCA
05-18-10 H Heard in committee and laid over Senate GCCA
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

HB 2753   By Denney. Eliminates restriction that only three charter schools can be constructed in any one year; expands areas where charter schools may reside; allows for enrollment preference.
Bill History: 05-26-10 S Senate finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 36/N: 11)
05-27-10 G Sent to the Governor
05-28-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

HB 2836   By Sears. Creates a teacher performance pay grant; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-17-10 H Brannon and Cannaday debate in opposition to the bill;
Denney and Sears debate in favor.
05-17-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 61/N: 31)
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

HB 2927   By Coody. Authorizes Board of Education to grant emergency exemptions from statutory requirements; exempts school districts from class size limitation penalties; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-13-10 S Reported from Senate GCCA as amended Senate GCCA
05-17-10 S Conference committee report submitted
06-02-10 S Dead pursuant to the rules

HB 2928   By Coody. Allows teachers to adjust their professional development requirements for FY-2011 and FY-2012; amends bond language to allow any maintenance agreement; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-28-10 S Remove Coody as principal House author and replace with
Blackwell.
05-28-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-11-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

HB 3029   By Benge. Accreditation shall not be withdrawn or financial penalties assessed against schools for failing to meet certain requirements; school boards may elect to not offer professional development; schools may defer book purchases; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-27-10 S Senate finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 39/N: 7)
05-28-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-11-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

HB 3127   By Dorman. Requires that certain reports will be filed with the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce regarding the Local Development Act.
Bill History: 05-24-10 H House accepted the conference report
05-24-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 82/N: 6)
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

HB 3170   By Hickman. Provides restrictions for reimbursement of excess cost funding for out-of-state residential placements for students with special needs; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-03-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: GCCA
05-05-10 H House appointed a conference committee: Hickman, Denney,
Sears, Shumate, McDaniel (Jeannie)
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

HB 3393   By Nelson. Creates a scholarship for students with disabilities; establishes guidelines; allows for enrollment in private school; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-26-10 S Reconsideration motion expired
05-27-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-08-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

HCR1003   By Hickman. Creates the Task Force on School Consolidation.
Bill History: 02-02-09 H First Reading
06-08-09 H Dormant pursuant to the rules
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

HJR1016   By Jackson. Sends to a vote of the people a measure clarifying language related to real property valuation.
Bill History: 05-22-09 S Conferees unable to agree
06-01-09 S Dormant pursuant to the rules
06-02-10 S Dead pursuant to the rules

SB 1303   By Wilson. Changes bid amount for certain construction projects from $50,000 to $100,000. Changes contract amount on small construction projects from $2,500 to $5,000.
Bill History: 04-20-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: Coates, Aldridge,
Brogdon, Bingman, Ballenger.
04-27-10 H House appointed a conference committee: Liebmann, Martin
(Scott), Pruett, Martin (Steve), Hickman, Denney, Schwartz,
Proctor, Kouplen
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

SB 1589   By Coffee. Defines terms applying to telecommunication providers and requires State Board of Equalization to assess wireless communication properties for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Bill History: 05-27-10 H Tabling motion carries.
05-28-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-11-10 G Vetoed by the Governor: "I cannot in good conscience support
any initiative that potentially detracts from this goal [of
providing quality education]."

SB 1617   By Halligan. Mandates schools in need of improvement must submit a plan of compliance with the law, and Dept of Ed to submit a report to Senate and House Education Committees. Creates the "OK School Principal Training Task Force"; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-24-10 H Emergency failed (Vote: Y: 47/N: 44)
05-26-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-07-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 1633   By Brogdon. Creates the "School District Transparency Act." Would require the State Department of Education to make a database of school district expenditures available on its website.
Bill History: 05-25-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 77/N: 22)
05-26-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-07-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 1784   By Stanislawski. Authorizes school districts to expend textbook allocations for instructional expenses; allows district board of education and local bargaining unit to reduce teacher and administrator compensation; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-13-10 H Meeting set for 11:00 a.m., Room 419C, Stat...Senate GCCA
05-13-10 H Conferees unable to agree
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

SB 1862   By Coffee. Amends the Charter Schools Act to allow schools on the school improvement list to apply for charter status and operate as a charter school. Expands the definitions of where charter schools may be located.
Bill History: 05-26-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda
05-27-10 G Sent to the Governor
05-28-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 1887   By Anderson. Public school districts and technology center school districts may cooperate in contractor bidding and still meet the requirements for competitive bidding.
Bill History: 05-03-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: Anderson, Aldridge,
Bingman, M. Johnson, Bass.
05-05-10 H House appointed a conference committee: Richardson, Murphey,
Derby, Osborn, Scott, Pittman
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

SB 2033   By Coffee. Allows school districts to adopt a pay schedule that provides incentive pay; creates the Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-26-10 H Emergency Passed (Vote: Y: 73/N: 23)
05-27-10 G Sent to the Governor
05-28-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 2034   By Coffee. Changes the authority regarding OK Public School Audit Law from the State Board of Education to the State Auditor and Inspector. Adds additional criteria for accountant to finish 8 hours of continuing education; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-24-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 98/N: 1)
05-26-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-11-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 2083   By Coffee. For fiscal years beginning in 2010, if the amount certified for the Education Reform Fund for the forthcoming fiscal year exceed $650 million, excess funds up to $15 million shall be expended for teacher pay programs; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 04-29-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: GCCA
04-29-10 H House appointed a conference committee: Benge, Coody, Sears,
Denney, Morrissette, Buck.
06-02-10 H Dead pursuant to the rules

SB 2109   By Stanilawski. Makes certain provisions pertaining to students enrolled in online courses as it relates to the weighted membership; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-28-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda
05-28-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-11-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 2199   By Coffee. Local education boards shall request information concerning any felony conviction of prospective employees from the State Board of Education; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-26-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 93/N: 0)
05-27-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-08-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 2213   By Jolley. Seeks approval from the US Dept. of Education to amend the state accountability plan and replace the criterion-referenced tests with a formative assessment system; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-25-10 S Senate accepted the conference report
05-25-10 S Senate finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 47/N: 0)
06-02-10 S Dead pursuant to the rules

SB 2318   By Jolley. Allow certain students to take required tests at a location either in their district of their residence or within 100 miles of the nearest border of said district.
Bill History: 05-25-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 87/N: 2)
05-26-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-07-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 2319   By Stanislawski. Makes provisions as to the use of online courses as a means of fulfilling educational and classroom time requirements; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-25-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 86/N: 12)
05-26-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-07-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 2330   By Ford. Creates the Empowered Schools and School Districts Act to give special authority to designated schools or districts; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 05-21-10 S Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 40/N: 4)
05-24-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-07-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SJR 5   By Reynolds, Jim. Refers to a vote of the people a Constitutional amendment limiting increases in fair cash value of properties to be tied to the Consumer Price Index.
Bill History: 05-25-10 S Senate refused to concur in House amendments
05-25-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee
Reynolds, Sykes, M. Johnson, Leftwich.
06-02-10 S Dead pursuant to the rules

SJR 61   By Coffee. Places moratorium on the levy of franchise tax and levy a tax in lieu of ad valorem taxes on intangible personal property of businesses.
Bill History: 05-21-10 H House finally passed conference bill (Vote: Y: 91/N: 9)
05-24-10 G Sent to the Governor
06-11-10 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)


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