HB 701 (2007): relative to the definition of a school district in the case of unincorporated towns or unorganized places.
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HB 701 (2007)
relative to the definition of a school district in the case of unincorporated towns or unorganized places.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 99
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 99 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2007, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- March 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- April 17, 2007, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
- March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 2:30 PM LOB 207
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 9:00 AM LOB 207
- March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
- March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
- April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC16
- May 2, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
- May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 16, 2007: Enrolled
- May 24, 2007: Enrolled
- June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 08/10/07; Chapter 0099