SB 69-FN-A (2003): combining the career incentive program and the nursing leveraged scholarship loan program within the department of postsecondary education, and establishing a workforce incentive program within the department of postsecondary education, and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 69-FN-A (2003)

combining the career incentive program and the nursing leveraged scholarship loan program within the department of postsecondary education, and establishing a workforce incentive program within the department of postsecondary education, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 235

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0709). The committee's amendment (0709) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0883), offered by Sen. Larsen, was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 20, 2003 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1055). On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 3, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1140), offered by Sen. Green, was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 20, 2003. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it. 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 (2263) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 235 of the session laws. It took effect on September 5, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 15, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM207,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>

Votes

  • March 20, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Education
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
  • March 14, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0709}, (New Title), [03/20/03]; SC14, Pg.5-7
  • March 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0709}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2003: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{0883}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0709}, (New Title),{0883}, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2003: Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Education; HJ34, p1086
  • April 1, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1055}, (New Title), [04/03/03]; SC16A, Pg.3
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1055}, (New Title), [Not Voted On]
  • April 3, 2003: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Sen. Green Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1055}, (New Title), AF, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Sen. Green Floor Amendment{1140}, AA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1140}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2003: Report due 5/8/2003 <f>
  • April 15, 2003: Hearing Apr 15 10:30 RM207,LOB
  • May 7, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 15 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • May 15, 2003: Passed and ref to Finance
  • May 20, 2003: Fin Hearing May 20 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 2003: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session May 21 1:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • May 22, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for June 5 (Vote 21-0;CC)
  • June 5, 2003: Passed
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Am{2263}, Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2263}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff- 9/5/2003 Chap- 0235

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 195 (2003): combining the career incentive program and the nursing leveraged scholarship loan program within the department of postsecondary education.

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