SB 451 (2004): giving degree-granting authority to the Hellenic American University and the St. Joseph School of Nursing.

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SB 451 (2004)

giving degree-granting authority to the Hellenic American University and the St. Joseph School of Nursing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 94

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2004 and March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0804). The committee's amendment (0804) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0864), offered by Sen. O'Hearn, was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. O'Hearn. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 2004, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws. It took effect on May 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2004, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • March 10, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
  • April 7, 2004, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • January 21, 2004: Hearing; January 21, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 1:35 p.m.; SC3
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0804},(New Title), [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.19
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0804},(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Sen. O'Hearn Floor Amendment{0864}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0804},(New Title),{0864}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Education
  • April 7, 2004: Hearing Apr 7 10:30 RM207,LOB
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 7, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1001}(New Title)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed with Am
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. O'Hearn Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/11/2004 Eff: 05/11/2004 Chap: 0094

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