SB 337-FN (2008): relative to notification requirements for home education programs, adding legislative members to the home education advisory council, and establishing a commission to examine New Hampshire’s home education statutes.

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SB 337-FN (2008)

relative to notification requirements for home education programs, adding legislative members to the home education advisory council, and establishing a commission to examine New Hampshire’s home education statutes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 344

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0661) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held public hearings on April 2, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 28, 2008 and April 30, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1658h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–8. The committee's amendment (1658h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the House failed “Laid on the Table (Rep Baldasaro)” on a division vote 157–198. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 188–168. An enrolled bill amendment (2134) 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 (2134) 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 344 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 2, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, Representative's Hall
  • April 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 30, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Laid on the Table (Rep Baldasaro) — yeas 157, nays 198, failed
  • May 14, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1658H NT — yeas 188, nays 168, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Motion to Concur , Sen. Barnes/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC5
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0661} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.5-6
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0661}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0661}, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • April 15, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM Representative's Hall
  • April 28, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • April 30, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/30/2008 11:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 6, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1658h NT for May 14 Reg (vote 9-8)
  • May 6, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1658h (New Title)
  • May 6, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 14, 2008: Amendment #1658h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Laid on the Table (Rep Baldasaro): MF DIV 157-198
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1658h (New Title): MA RC 188-168
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Am{1658}(N T) RC 14Y-10N, Adopted
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2134 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2134}, 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 07/07/08, Chapter 0344

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