18A:26-2.8
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY CHECKLIST
Compiled by the NJ State Law Library
LAWS OF: 2007 CHAPTER: 171
NJSA: 18A:26-2.8 (Autism
instruction and awareness for teachers)
BILL NO: A4055 (Substituted for S2558)
SPONSOR(S): Whelan and others
DATE INTRODUCED: February 26, 2007
COMMITTEE: ASSEMBLY: Health
and Senior Services
SENATE: Education
AMENDED DURING PASSAGE: Yes
DATE OF PASSAGE: ASSEMBLY: June 21, 2007
SENATE: June 21, 2007
DATE OF APPROVAL: September 12,
2007
FOLLOWING ARE ATTACHED IF AVAILABLE:
FINAL TEXT OF BILL (Second reprint enacted)
A4055
SPONSOR’S STATEMENT: (Begins on page 3 of original bill) Yes
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: ASSEMBLY: Yes
(Audio archived recordings of the committee meetings, corresponding to the date of the committee statement, may possibly be found at www.njleg.state.nj.us)
FLOOR AMENDMENT STATEMENT: Yes
LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ESTIMATE: No
S2558
SPONSOR’S STATEMENT: (Begins on page 3 of original bill) Yes
COMMITTEE STATEMENT: ASSEMBLY: No
FLOOR AMENDMENT STATEMENT: No
LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ESTIMATE: No
VETO MESSAGE: No
GOVERNOR’S PRESS RELEASE ON SIGNING: Yes
FOLLOWING WERE PRINTED:
To check for circulating copies, contact New Jersey State Government
Publications at the State Library (609) 278-2640 ext.103 or mailto:refdesk@njstatelib.org
REPORTS: No
HEARINGS: No
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES: Yes
“Gov. Corzine signs seven autism bills into law,” Asbury Park Press, 9-13-07, p.A7
“New laws aim at fighting autism, improving services,” Home News Tribune, 9-13-07, p.__
“Corzine OKs laws aimed at autism,” Courier-Post, 9-13-07, p.__
“Corzine signs bills to bolster autism fight,” The Star-Ledger, 9-13-07, p.22
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“State probes needs of autistic adults,” Courier News, 9-13-07. p.__
IS 5/13/08