HB 1298-FN (2008): making changes to the veterinary/medical/optometric education program.

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HB 1298-FN (2008)

making changes to the veterinary/medical/optometric education program.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0251h). The committee's amendment (0251h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0837h). The committee's amendment (0837h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 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 kill it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 28, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 15, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0251h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0837h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • January 28, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/28/2008 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/2008 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0251h for 2/6 Reg (vote 14-1)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0251h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0251h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0251h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008: Division II Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0837h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 14-5)
  • March 12, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0837h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0837h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0837h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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