SB 374 (2008): relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
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SB 374 (2008)
relative to the process for nonrenewal of teacher contracts.
- Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- 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 February 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0943) 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 voice vote 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 a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–7 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 1655h). The committee's amendment (1655h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 198–136. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Refuses to Accede to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Rous)” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. J. Timothy Dunn (D - Ches 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
- April 8, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, 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{0943} — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1655h — yeas 198, nays 136, passed
- May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1655}; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
- May 21, 2008, House: House Refuses to Accede to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Rous) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
- February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC7
- March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0943} [03/13/08]; SC10B, Pg.4
- March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0943}, AA, VV
- March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0943}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
- April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 11:00 AM LOB 207
- May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
- May 6, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1655h for May 14 Reg (vote 9-7)
- May 6, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1655h
- May 14, 2008: Amendment #1655h Adopted, VV
- May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1655h: MA DIV 198-136
- May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1655}; Requests C of C, MA, VV
- May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Estabrook, Foster and Letourneau
- May 21, 2008: House Refuses to Accede to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Rous): MA VV