SB 343-FN (2008): making school building aid grants available to charter schools as reimbursement for annual lease costs.

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SB 343-FN (2008)

making school building aid grants available to charter schools as reimbursement for annual lease costs.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0877) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1011), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on March 13, 2008. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1011s), Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education [01/02/08]
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC2
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0877}(New Title) [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.7-8
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0877}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1011}(2nd New Title), 8Y-16N, AF
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0877}(New Title), MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/20/08]; SC11C
  • March 20, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

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