HB 1304 (2008): authorizing Plymouth state university to award doctoral degrees.

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HB 1304 (2008)

authorizing Plymouth state university to award doctoral degrees.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Education - Finance
Chapter law: 215

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0562h). The committee's amendment (0562h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 215 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
May 6, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0562h — voice vote, passed
May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 if needed)
February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0562h for Mar 5 CC (vote 19-0)
February 19, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0562h
March 5, 2008: Amendment #0562h Adopted, VV
March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0562h: MA VV
March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC18
May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 21, 2008: Enrolled
May 21, 2008: Enrolled
June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 06/16/2008; Chapter 0215

Laws It Would Change

RSA 187-A:11