SB 539-FN-LOCAL (2008): relative to the cost of an adequate education and provision of fiscal capacity disparity aid.

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SB 539-FN-LOCAL (2008)

relative to the cost of an adequate education and provision of fiscal capacity disparity aid.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on February 21, 2008 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0803) was adopted on a roll call 17–7 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 15–9, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1077) 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 roll call 14–10 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 1, 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 1269h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The committee's amendment (1269h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1360h) was rejected on a division vote 132–213 on April 16, 2008. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 209–144. 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The committee's amendment (1574h) was adopted on a roll call 174–165 on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2008 the House took up 4 floor amendments and rejected all of them: 1661 (74–263), 1668h (139–195), 1684h (117–214) and 1678h (114–214). On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 184–141. On May 7, 2008 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep D.Eaton)” on a roll call 134–191. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • April 1, 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, 10:45 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

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Committee Amendment (0803s), Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 132, nays 213, failed
  • April 16, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1269H — yeas 209, nays 144, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: MAJ AM 1574H — yeas 174, nays 165, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 74, nays 263, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 139, nays 195, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: FLAM 1684H (REP VAILLANCOURT) — yeas 117, nays 214, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 114, nays 214, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1574H — yeas 184, nays 141, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP D.EATON) — yeas 134, nays 191, failed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Concur, Sen. Gatsat/Sen. Barnes — yeas 18, nays 6, passed

The Docket

  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0803} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.21-22
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0803}, RC 17Y-7N, AA
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0803} RC 15Y-9N, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 19, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1077} [03/20/08]
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Education
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1077}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass With Amendment{1077} RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 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 #1269h for April 16 Reg (vote 13-4)
  • April 8, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1269h
  • 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 #1269h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Floor Amendment #1360h (Rep Vaillancourt) Failed, DIV 132-213
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1269h: MA RC 209-144
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • April 21, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/21/2008 10:45 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 Rpt: Ought to Pass with AM #1574h for May 7 Reg (vote 13-9)
  • May 1, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1574h
  • May 1, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 7, 2008: Majority Committee Amendment #1574h Adopted, RC 174-165
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1661 (Reps DeJoie & Peterson) Failed, DIV 74-263
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1668h (Rep Weyler) Failed, DIV 139-195
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1684h (Rep Vaillancourt) Failed, RC 117-214
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1678h (Rep Vaillancourt) Failed, DIV 114-214
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1574h: MA RC 184-141
  • May 7, 2008: Reconsideration (Rep D.Eaton): MF RC 134-191
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Ams{1269}{1574} RC 18Y-6N, Adopted
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Approved: Enacted in accordance with Article 44, Part II of New Hampshire Constitution without signature of the Governor, June 10, 2008, Chapter 0173
  • June 16, 2008: Effective Date: I. Paragraphs I and II of Section 17 Shall take Effect June 30, 2009
  • June 16, 2008: II. Section 8 and Paragraph III of Section 17 Shall take Effect July 1, 2011
  • June 16, 2008: III. Remainder Shall take Effect July 1, 2009

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