SB 173 (2008): relative to regulation of private postsecondary career schools.

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SB 173 (2008)

relative to regulation of private postsecondary career schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 338

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 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 (0868) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. On April 5, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bragdon. A floor amendment (1186), offered by Sen. Bragdon, was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 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 April 11, 2007 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2652h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2652h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 2, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2008 and March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0879h). The committee's amendment (0879h) 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. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. An enrolled bill amendment (2172) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2172) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 338 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • May 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 25, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1186} — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2652h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0879h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{0879} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 8, 2007: Hearing; March 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:50 a.m.; SC8
  • March 15, 2007: THE HEARING ON [SB 173] WAS CONCLUDED AT 9:20 a.m. on March 8, 2007
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0868} [03/29/07]; SC13, Pg.10-15
  • March 29, 2007: Committee Amendment{0868}, AA, VV
  • March 29, 2007: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment{1052} [Not Voted On]
  • March 29, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Bragdon Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Bragdon Withdrew Floor Amendment{1052}
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment{1186}, AA, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1186}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
  • May 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/8/2007 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007: Executive Session: 5/22/07 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • May 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/25/07 1:30 PM LOB 207
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:00 AM LOB 207 (& 11/13 if needed)
  • November 19, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2652h for Jan 2 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • November 19, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2652h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2652h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2652h: MA VV
  • January 2, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • February 5, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0879h for Mar 18 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 11, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0879h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0879h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0879h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{0879}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2172 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2172}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 07/01/08, Chapter 0338

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