SB 22 (2003): adding to the duties of the public higher education study committee.

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SB 22 (2003)

adding to the duties of the public higher education study committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - Finance
  • Chapter law: 49

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0315). The committee's amendment (0315) was adopted on a voice vote on February 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2003 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1374) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2003, making it Chapter 49 of the session laws. It took effect on May 9, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 2, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • January 22, 2003: Hearing; January 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC3
  • February 14, 2003: Committee Report, Ought to Pass with Amendment{0315}, (New Title), [02/20/03]; SC10, Pg.4
  • February 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0315}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • February 20, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0315}, (New Title), MA, VV
  • February 20, 2003: OT3rdg; Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 20, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 25, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 25 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 2, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 2 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 8, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Apr 17 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 17, 2003: Passed
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1374}(New Title), Am Adopted; HJ40, p1273
  • April 17, 2003: 4/17/2003 Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1374}, (New Title), Adopted, VV
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2003 Eff- 5/9/2003 Chap- 0049

Laws It Would Change

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