HB 389 (2005): relative to the duties of the postsecondary education commission.
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HB 389 (2005)
relative to the duties of the postsecondary education commission.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 60
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9)
- Rep. Mark Carter (R - Hills 3)
- Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 6)
- Rep. Clair Snyder (D - Straf 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
- April 26, 2005, 8:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
Votes
- May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Education
- March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 1:00 RM207,LOB
- March 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 15-0;CC)
- March 30, 2005: Passed
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Education
- April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:15 a.m.; SC15
- April 26, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
- May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 11, 2005: Enrolled
- May 12, 2005: Enrolled
- May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 7/22/2005 Chap: 0060