HB 248 (2005): authorizing semi-annual payments of school building aid and relative to the purchase or lease-purchase of equipment designed to improve energy efficiency or indoor air quality in school buildings.

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HB 248 (2005)

authorizing semi-annual payments of school building aid and relative to the purchase or lease-purchase of equipment designed to improve energy efficiency or indoor air quality in school buildings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1457). The committee's amendment (1457) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1641), offered by Sen. Bragdon, was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2005, making it Chapter 180 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 26, 2005, 8:25 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Education
  • February 3, 2005: Hearing Feb 3 9:30 RM207,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:25 a.m.; SC15
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1457}(New Title)[05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.9-11
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1457}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment{1641}(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1457}(New Title){1641}(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Ams, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2005 Eff: 8/29/2005 Chap: 0180

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