HB 687-FN (2005): relative to free tuition at New Hampshire public institutions of higher education for children of veterans who die while on active duty or from a service-connected disability.

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HB 687-FN (2005)

relative to free tuition at New Hampshire public institutions of higher education for children of veterans who die while on active duty or from a service-connected disability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 97

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2005. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. On March 30, 2005 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 13, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1473) was rejected on a voice vote on May 19, 2005. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2005, making it Chapter 97 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 26, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2005, House: Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Education
  • March 14, 2005: Hearing Mar 14 3:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • March 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0702}(New Title)
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for late ref to 2nd Comm, MA 2/3VV
  • March 30, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV
  • March 30, 2005: Reps O'Neil & Craig Susp Rules for Report & Action Deadlines, MA 2/3VV
  • April 6, 2005: Fin Comm Report OTP for Apr 13 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • April 13, 2005: Passed (Consent Cal by nec 2/3)
  • April 14, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 103, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 18, 2005: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1473}[05/19/05]; SC20-A
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Amendment{1473}, AF, VV
  • May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/8/2005 Eff: 8/7/2005 Chap: 0097

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