SB 530-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): relative to kindergarten aid.

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SB 530-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)

relative to kindergarten aid.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 384

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2008 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0713) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0891), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on a roll call 10–12 on March 6, 2008. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0992) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 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 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1268h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–5. The committee's amendment (1268h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 137–199. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 203–135. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2008 and April 28, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1564h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–9. The committee's amendment (1564h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1697h) was rejected on a division vote 139–191 on May 7, 2008. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 200–137. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008, May 28, 2008, May 29, 2008 and May 30, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 4, 2008 the House adopted “Shall Ruling of the Chair be Upheld” on a roll call 195–145. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 2, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 3, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 8, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 27, 2008, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103
  • May 28, 2008, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101
  • May 29, 2008, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101
  • May 30, 2008, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (0891s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 12, failed
  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0713} — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0992} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Lay On Table (Rep Hess) — yeas 137, nays 199, failed
  • April 16, 2008, House: OTP/AM 1268H — yeas 203, nays 135, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 139, nays 191, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: DEBATE PLACED IN PERMANENT JOURNAL (REP WENDELBOE) — yeas 157, nays 177, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1564H — yeas 200, nays 137, passed
  • June 4, 2008, House: SHALL RULE OF THE CHAIR BE UPHELD (REP HESS) — yeas 195, nays 145, passed
  • June 4, 2008, Senate: Motion to Adopt Committee of Conference Report (2094CofC) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 16, nays 6, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0713} [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.11
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0713}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{0891}(New Title) RC 10Y-12N, AF
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0713}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0992} [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.13-14
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Education
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0992}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0992}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 3, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • April 8, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 8, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1268h for April 16 Reg (vote 13-5)
  • April 8, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1268h
  • April 8, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 9, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1268h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Lay On Table (Rep Hess): MF DIV 137-199
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1268h: MA RC 203-135
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • April 21, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/21/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 22, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/28/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 1, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1564h for May 7 Reg (vote 13-9)
  • May 1, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1564h
  • May 1, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1564h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1697h (Rep Hess) Failed, DIV 139-191
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1564h: MA RC 200-137
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1268}{1564}; Requests C of C, Adopted, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Estabrook, D'Allesandro and Gallus
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Leishman, J.Day, K.Shaw, and Gould
  • May 27, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • May 28, 2008: C of C Meeting;=RECONVENE=ROOM CHANGE=RECESSED = May 28, 2008, Room 101,LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • May 29, 2008: C of C Meeting; = RECONVENE = RECESSED = May 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: C of C Meeting; = RECONVENE = ROOM CHANGE = May 30, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conferee Change; Senator Larsen Replaces Senator D'Allesandro
  • May 30, 2008: Conferee Change; Senator Hassan Replaces Senator Estabrook
  • May 30, 2008: Conferee Change: Rep Casey Replaces Rep Gould
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2094, House Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Shall Ruling of the Chair be Upheld: MA RC 195-145
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2094 Adopted, DIV 203-136
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2094}; RC 16Y-6N, Adopted
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08
  • July 16, 2008: I. Paragraph I of Section 6 Eff. 06/30/08
  • July 16, 2008: II. Paragraph II of Section 6 Eff. 07/01/13
  • July 16, 2008: III. Section 5 Eff. 07/01/09 at 12:01 a.m
  • July 16, 2008: IV. Remainder Eff. 07/11/08
  • July 16, 2008: Chapter 0384

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