HB 1632 (1996): authorizing degree granting authority to the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences.

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HB 1632 (1996)

authorizing degree granting authority to the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 112

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 1996 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hess (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)
  • Rep. Hart (Hills 37)
  • Rep. Hussey (Hills 39)
  • Rep. Pepino (Hills 40)
  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Danais (SD20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • April 9, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 11, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 1996: INTRODUCED (APPROVED BY RULES) AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ27,P964
  • February 20, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/15/96 DUE ON 03/14/96
  • March 5, 1996: HEARING MAR05 10:30 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • March 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1996: PASSED; HJ42,P1501 + 1539
  • March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ12,P221
  • April 9, 1996: HEARING APR09 03:00 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
  • April 10, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR11 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 11, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ17,P267 + 285
  • May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
  • May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 07/14/96 CHAP.0112

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