SB 780 (1994): expanding the membership and extending the reporting deadline for the task force coordinating resources addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment at postsecondary institutions.
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SB 780 (1994)
expanding the membership and extending the reporting deadline for the task force coordinating resources addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment at postsecondary institutions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 31
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was enrolled on March 24, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1994, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on April 22, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
- Rep. T. Cain (Belk 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, RM102,LOB
- March 15, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
Votes
- February 16, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ1,P24
- January 12, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 11:30 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- February 15, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB15 10:00 RM102,LOB FOR: EDUC
- February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB16
- February 16, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ7,P147 + 162
- February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ34,P1055
- February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 15, 1994: HEARING MAR15 10:45 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
- March 23, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR31 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- March 24, 1994: 03/24/94 ENROLLED; SJ10,P271
- March 31, 1994: PASSED; HJ45,P1470-1471 + 1485
- March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1584
- April 22, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/94 EFF: 04/22/94 CHAP.0031