SB 17 (2005): relative to the definition of educational institution for the purpose of higher education loans.
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SB 17 (2005)
relative to the definition of educational institution for the purpose of higher education loans.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - Finance
- Chapter law: 120
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0218). The committee's amendment (0218) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 120 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Rep. Deanna Rush (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2005, 8:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A
- May 3, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM207,LOB
Votes
- February 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Education
- January 25, 2005: Hearing; January 25, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:15 a.m.; SC3
- February 8, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0218}, [02/17/05]; SC7, Pg.3-4
- February 15, 2005: 02/15/2005 Introduced and ref to Education
- February 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0218}, AA, VV
- February 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0218}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 17, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 3, 2005: Hearing May 3 10:00 RM207,LOB
- May 3, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 25 (vote 12-0;CC)
- May 25, 2005: Passed
- June 1, 2005: Enrolled
- June 2, 2005: Enrolled
- June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/05; Eff. 08/14/05, Chapter 0120