HB 1446 (2008): relative to changes to the school building aid statutes and to the schoolhouses statutes.

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HB 1446 (2008)

relative to changes to the school building aid statutes and to the schoolhouses statutes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 289

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 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0232h). The committee's amendment (0232h) 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. 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 lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. On May 14, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. A floor amendment (1860), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Sen. Burling Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 289 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 6, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • May 27, 2008, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0232h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1860s), Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1860}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Sen. Burling Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 2:00 PM LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 2:00 PM 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 #0232h for 2/6 CC (vote 15-0)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0232h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0232h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0232h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{1860}(New Title) RC 14Y-10N, AA
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1860}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Rous): MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Bennett Moore, Butterworth, Gagnon, and Price
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Estabrook, Kelly and Barnes
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2008 9:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report; House Amendment{1978}, Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1978}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1978 Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 08/26/2008; Chapter 0289

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