SB 18 (2013): conferring degree-granting authority to the American University of Madaba.

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SB 18 (2013)

conferring degree-granting authority to the American University of Madaba.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 33

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 22, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2013, making it Chapter 33 of the session laws. It took effect on May 28, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 23, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 9, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • January 31, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • January 15, 2013: Hearing: 1/15/13, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC4
  • January 24, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 1/31/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • January 31, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Education; HJ31, PG.1073
  • April 23, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/23/2013 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • May 9, 2013: Executive Session: 5/9/2013 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • May 9, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 22 (Vote 19-0; CC); HC39, PG.1260
  • May 22, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ43, PG.1465
  • May 22, 2013: Enrolled; HJ43, PG.1497
  • May 23, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2013; Chapter 0033; Effective 05/28/2013

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