SB 372-FN-LOCAL (2012): establishing an education tax credit.

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SB 372-FN-LOCAL (2012)

establishing an education tax credit.

  • Status: Veto overridden, became law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on January 24, 2012 and February 14, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1128s). The committee's amendment (1128s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 6–18, on a motion by Sen. Merrill. On March 21, 2012 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 study it after the session ends. On March 28, 2012 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the afternoon session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 28, 2012 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2012-1486s), offered by Sen. Forsythe, was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2190h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2190h) was adopted on a roll call 235–99 on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 236–97. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2190h” on a roll call 15–5. An enrolled bill amendment (2487e) was adopted on June 6, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2487e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor vetoed it on June 18, 2012. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 27, 2012 the Senate voted 16–7 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold. On June 27, 2012 the House voted 236–108 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • April 24, 2012, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 8, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 9, 2012, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 9, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 6, nays 18, failed
  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • March 28, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • May 16, 2012, House: AM 2190H — yeas 235, nays 99, passed
  • May 16, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2190H — yeas 236, nays 97, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Concur — yeas 15, nays 5, passed
  • June 27, 2012, Senate: Notwithstanding the Governor's veto shall the bill become law? — yeas 16, nays 7, passed
  • June 27, 2012, House: SHALL SB 372 BECOME LAW — yeas 236, nays 108, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Education
  • January 24, 2012: Hearing: 1/24/12, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC2
  • January 24, 2012: Hearing: 1/24/12, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • February 14, 2012: Hearing: 2/14/12, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • March 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1128s, NT, 3/21/12; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1128s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2012: Sen. Merrill Moved Laid On Table, RC 6Y-18N, MF
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1128s, NT, RC 15Y-9N, MA, Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • March 22, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 3/28/12; SC12
  • March 28, 2012: Special Order to the afternoon session, Without Objection, MA
  • March 28, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 3/28/12
  • March 28, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV
  • March 28, 2012: Sen. Morse moved Ought to Pass
  • March 28, 2012: Sen. Forsythe Floor Amendment #2012-1486s, AA, VV
  • March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1486s, RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/24/2012 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:30 AM LOB 202 ==Recessed==
  • May 9, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/9/2012 12:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 9, 2012: Executive Session: 5/9/2012 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • May 10, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2190h for May 15 (Vote 14-6; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-2190h
  • May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 16, 2012: Special Order to Next Order of Business: Without Objection
  • May 16, 2012: Amendment #2190h Adopted, RC 235-99
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2190h: MA RC 236-97
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Forsythe Concurs with House Amendment #2190h; MA, RC 15Y-5N
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2487e Adopted
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2487e Adopted
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2012: Vetoed by Governor 06/18/2012, SC22
  • June 27, 2012: Notwithstanding the Governor’s Veto, Shall SB 372 Become Law: RC 16Y-7N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote
  • June 27, 2012: Shall SB 372 Become Law: Veto Overriden, RC 236-108 By Necessary Two-Thirds Vote
  • June 27, 2012: Chapter 0287; Effective 06/27/2012

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