SB 78 (2007): relative to the placement of twins or other multiples in the same classroom.

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SB 78 (2007)

relative to the placement of twins or other multiples in the same classroom.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 309

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 22, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On March 8, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. The committee's amendment (0088) was rejected on a voice vote on March 8, 2007. A floor amendment (0460), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 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. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1287h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 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{1287}” 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 20, 2007, making it Chapter 309 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 18, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • May 1, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 8, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 8, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0460} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1287h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1287} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • January 30, 2007: Hearing; January 30, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC5
  • February 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(New Title){0088} [02/22/07]; SC8, Pg.5
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Amendment (New Title) {0088} [Not Voted On]
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Burling Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • March 8, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 8, 2007: Committee Amendment (New Title) {0088}, AF, VV
  • March 8, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{0460}, AA, VV
  • March 8, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0460}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/07 1:00 PM LOB 205-207
  • May 1, 2007: Executive Session: 5/1/07 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 1, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1287h} for May 16 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 1, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1287h
  • May 16, 2007: Amendment {1287h} Adopted, VV
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1287h: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Concurs with House Amendment{1287}; MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/07; Eff. Date 09/11/07, Chapter 0309

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