SB 51-FN (2003): relative to membership on the New England Board of Higher Education.

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SB 51-FN (2003)

relative to membership on the New England Board of Higher Education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - Finance
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0314). The committee's amendment (0314) 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 and ordered it to a third reading. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 2, 2003, 11:30 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
  • February 5, 2003: Hearing; February 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC6
  • February 14, 2003: Committee Report, Ought to Pass with Amendment{0314}, [02/20/03]; SC10, Pg.8-9
  • February 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0314}, AA, VV
  • February 20, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0314}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 20, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 20, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 25, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 25 11:30 RM207,LOB
  • April 2, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 2 11:30 RM207,LOB
  • April 8, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Apr 17 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 17, 2003: Passed
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff- 7/1/2003 Chap- 0038

Laws It Would Change

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