SB 204 (2009): relative to postsecondary educational assistance for New Hampshire national guard members and excluding certain entities that license software from the definition of private postsecondary career school.
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SB 204 (2009)
relative to postsecondary educational assistance for New Hampshire national guard members and excluding certain entities that license software from the definition of private postsecondary career school.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
- Chapter law: 32
The Story
It was introduced on March 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0922s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2009, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1043s), offered by Sen. Lasky, was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2009 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 21, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1371h). The committee's amendment (1371h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 29, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Lasky Concurs with House Amendment (1371h)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2009, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 17, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
- April 14, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- April 21, 2009, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- March 25, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
- April 29, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1371h — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 2009, Senate: Sen. Lasky Concurs with House Amendment (1371h) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs; SJ6, Pg.85
- March 17, 2009: Hearing; March 17, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
- March 24, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0922s}(New Title) [03/25/09]; SC16A
- March 25, 2009: Committee Amendment {0922s} (New Title), AA, VV
- March 25, 2009: Sen. Lasky Floor Amendment {1043s} AA, VV
- March 25, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0922s} (New Title) {1043s} RC 23Y - 0N, MA; OT3rdg
- March 25, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Education
- April 14, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/14/2009 10:30 AM LOB 207
- April 21, 2009: Executive Session: 4/21/2009 11:15 AM LOB 207
- April 21, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1371h for April 29 CC (vote 18-0)
- April 21, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1371h
- April 29, 2009: Amendment #1371h Adopted, VV
- April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1371h: MA VV
- April 29, 2009: Sen. Lasky Concurs with House Amendment (1371h), MA, VV
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled
- May 19, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 05/15/09;SecI eff.7/14/09, Remainder Effective 05/15/09; Chapter 0032