SB 306-FN-A (2006): establishing a quality early learning opportunity initiative and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 306-FN-A (2006)

establishing a quality early learning opportunity initiative and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1400). The committee's amendment (1400) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2006 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 12, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 156–154. The House referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 18, 2006 and April 19, 2006. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1871h). The committee's amendment (1871h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 192–143. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Non Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2006, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 4, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM207/LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 156, nays 154, passed
  • May 4, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 192, nays 143, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Non Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • January 31, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 31, 2006 , Room 103, State House,9:00 a.m.; SC1
  • February 7, 2006: Hearing; February 7, 2006, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC1A
  • February 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/23/06]; SC7
  • February 23, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1400}[03/22/06]; SC11, Pg.15
  • March 22, 2006: Committee Amendment{1400},AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1400}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2006: Introduced and ref Education <finance>
  • April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 1:00 RM207/LOB
  • April 6, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP April 12 (vote 15-6; RC)
  • April 6, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL
  • April 12, 2006: Passed, MA, RC (156-154)
  • April 12, 2006: ref Finance
  • April 18, 2006: Division III Work Session April 18 *Immediately following Executive Session* RM209/LOB
  • April 19, 2006: Division III Work Session April 19 *Following Session* RM209/LOB
  • April 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1871h} May 4 (vote 16-3; Reg. Cal)
  • May 4, 2006: Comm AM {1871h}, AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Passed with AM {1871h}, MA, RC (192-143)
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Non Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV

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