SB 113 (2003): changing the name of Plymouth state college to Plymouth state university and amending the responsibilities of the postsecondary education commission.

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SB 113 (2003)

changing the name of Plymouth state college to Plymouth state university and amending the responsibilities of the postsecondary education commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Education - Finance
  • Chapter law: 159

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee held work sessions on April 16, 2003, April 22, 2003 and May 20, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–3. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 221–149. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2026) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 159 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • April 8, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 100, St House
  • April 16, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
  • April 22, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM105-A,St House
  • May 20, 2003, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 221, nays 149, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:35 p.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.2
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ24, p630
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 10:30 RM 100, St House
  • April 16, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 16 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Bergin>
  • April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 9:00 RM105-A,St House
  • May 20, 2003: Full Comm Work & Exec Session May 20 11:00 RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • May 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 29 (Vote 15-3;Reg)
  • May 20, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • May 20, 2003: Prop Maj Am{1351}(New Title)
  • May 29, 2003: Maj Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(221-149)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Am{2026}, Am Adopted
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2026}, Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff- 8/16/2003 Chap- 0159

Laws It Would Change

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