HB 727-FN-LOCAL (2004): establishing a committee to study the issue of school choice in New Hampshire.

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HB 727-FN-LOCAL (2004)

establishing a committee to study the issue of school choice in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 2, 2003, April 16, 2003, April 29, 2003, May 14, 2003, May 27, 2003 and June 25, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1309). The committee's amendment (1309) was adopted on a roll call 11–10 on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1444). The committee's amendment (1444) was rejected on a voice vote on May 6, 2004. A floor amendment (1531), offered by Sen. Green, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on May 6, 2004. On May 6, 2004 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a roll call 14–9, on a motion by Sen. Gatsas. The committee's amendment (1444) was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on May 6, 2004. On May 6, 2004 the Senate again rejected a motion to lay it on the table. A floor amendment (1538), offered by Sen. Green, was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 13, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for C of C”, on a motion by Sen. O'Hearn. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 and May 19, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 2, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 16, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM205,LOB <Rep Leone>
  • April 29, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM206,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • May 14, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • June 25, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • March 10, 2004, 1:55 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 20, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • May 17, 2004, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB
  • May 19, 2004, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (1309s) Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Larsen — yeas 11, nays 10, passed
  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (1531s) Sen. Prescott/Sen. Larsen — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Motion of reconsideration Sen. Below/Sen. Kenney — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (1444s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Larsen — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
  • January 30, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 3:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 2, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 2 9:00 RM207,LOB
  • April 16, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 16 9:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Leone>
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 29 9:30 RM206,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • May 14, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 14 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 27, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions May 27 & June 10 9:30 RM207,LOB
  • June 17, 2003: ==CANCELLED== Subcom work session June 17 9:30 Rm207,LOB
  • June 25, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 25 9:30 RM207,LOB
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 18-0;CC)
  • November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2501}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 1:55 p.m.; SC8
  • April 19, 2004: Hearing On Proposed Amendment{1182} [ONLY]; April 20, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 21, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1309},(New Title), [04/22/04]; SC16-A, Pg.2-5
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1309},(New Title), RC 11Y-10N, AA
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1309},(New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1444},(2nd New Title), [05/06/04]; SC18, Pg.10-12
  • May 6, 2004: Committee Amendment{1444},(2nd New Title), AF, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Green Floor Amendment{1531},(2nd New Title), RC 10Y-13N, AF
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Estabrook Moved Laid On Table Division 11Y-12N, MF
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Moved Reconsideration RC 14Y-9N, MA
  • May 6, 2004: Committee Amendment{1444},(2nd New Title), RC 10Y-13N, AF
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Larsen Moved Laid On Table Division 8Y- 14N, MF
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Green Floor Amendment{1538},(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1538},(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Alger, Scott, Weyler & Snyder)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator O'Hearn Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Green, Flanders, O'Hearn [05/06/04]
  • May 17, 2004: Continued Conf Comm Meeting May 17 3:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Continued Conf Comm Meeting May 19 9:30 RM207,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: House Conferee Change: Rep J T Dunn replaces Snyder
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1656}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1656}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/2004 Eff: 6/11/2004 Chap: 0204

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