HB 87 (2007): relative to the exceptions to compulsory school attendance.

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HB 87 (2007)

relative to the exceptions to compulsory school attendance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 350

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 5, 2007 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. On June 7, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. A floor amendment (1690), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 7, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1690s, Rep Rous” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2364) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 350 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 23, 2007, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 27, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • January 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1690} — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1690s, Rep Rous — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • January 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/16/2007 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • January 23, 2007: Executive Session: 1/23/07 2:45 PM LOB 207
  • January 23, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 31 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2007: Rep Sorg: Removed from Consent Calendar
  • January 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 27, 2007: Hearing; March 27, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC13
  • March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]; SC14
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Foster Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{1690}, AA, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1690}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 7, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1690s, Rep Rous, MA VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2364} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2364} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/17/07; Chapter 0350
  • July 23, 2007: I. Sections 2-4 effective as provided in section 5
  • July 23, 2007: II. Remainder effective 09/15/2007

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