SB 168-FN (2007): establishing tuition waivers for foster children.

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SB 168-FN (2007)

establishing tuition waivers for foster children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 366

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0523) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Education committee. On May 2, 2007 the bill was referred to the Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1699h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1699}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 366 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • May 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 17, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0523} — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1699h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1699} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 8, 2007: Hearing; March 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
  • March 9, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0523} [03/15/07]SC11A, Pg.2
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Amendment{0523}, AA, VV
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0523}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • May 2, 2007: Vacated from Education
  • May 2, 2007: Referred to Children & Family Law
  • May 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • May 17, 2007: Executive Session: 5/17/07 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • May 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1699h} for May 31 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1699h
  • May 31, 2007: Amendment {1699h} Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1699h: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1699}; MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/17/07; Eff. Date 09/15/07, Chapter 0366

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