SB 415 (2008): relative to the effective date of the compulsory school attendance law.
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SB 415 (2008)
relative to the effective date of the compulsory school attendance law.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 126
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. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 126 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
- Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Harold Janeway (D - SD7)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
- March 25, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- January 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
- January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC2
- January 15, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/17/08]; SC2B
- January 17, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection will take up SB 415
- January 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- January 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
- March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:00 AM LOB 207
- April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
- April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 Reg (vote 11-3)
- May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- June 6, 2008: Signed By the Governor On 06/03/08, Eff. Date 06/03/08, Chapter 0126