HB 577-FN-A-LOCAL (2015): establishing a children’s savings account program, and relative to the bonding authority of the city of Dover.

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HB 577-FN-A-LOCAL (2015)

establishing a children’s savings account program, and relative to the bonding authority of the city of Dover.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0309h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (0309) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 18, 2015 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 2015 and March 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 26, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held public hearings on April 14, 2015 and April 21, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1392s). On April 30, 2015 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1392s, NT, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (1392s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2015 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 (amendment 2015-1917s). The committee's amendment (1917s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 28, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 28, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Hinch)” on a voice vote. On June 11, 2015 the Senate adopted “accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reagan. A committee of conference met on June 15, 2015 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2240c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (2240c) on a roll call 201–145. An enrolled bill amendment (2365e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 24, 2015. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-2365e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 27, 2015, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 10, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 3, 2015, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 12, 2015, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, SH 103
  • March 18, 2015, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 14, 2015, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • April 21, 2015, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • June 15, 2015, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 18, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0309h (Rep Gile) — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1392s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1917s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Hinch) — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, Senate: accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2015, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2015, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 201, nays 145, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 10, 2015: Executive Session: 2/10/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0309h (Rep Gile) for Feb 18 (Vote 18-2; CC); HC13, PG. 237
  • February 18, 2015: Amendment #0309 (Rep Gile): AA VV
  • February 18, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0309h (Rep Gile): MA VV
  • February 18, 2015: Referred to Finance
  • March 3, 2015: Division II Work Session: 3/3/2015 2:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 12, 2015: Division II Work Session: 3/12/2015 1:30 PM SH 103
  • March 18, 2015: Executive Session: 3/18/2015 9:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 25 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 25, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 26, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 14, 2015: Hearing: 4/14/15, Room 103, LOB, 10:20 a.m.; SC17
  • April 21, 2015: Hearing: 4/21/15, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m., on proposed amendment #2015-1333s - establishing a children’s savings account program, and relative to the bonding authority of the city of Dover to HB 577-FN-A-L - establishing a children's savings account program. SC18
  • April 23, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1392s, NT, 4/30/15; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • April 30, 2015: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1392s, NT, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • April 30, 2015: Committee Amendment 1392s, NT, AA, VV
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1392s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1917s, 5/28/15; SC23
  • May 28, 2015: Committee Amendment 1917s, AA, VV
  • May 28, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1917s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2015: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Hinch): MA VV (in recess of 6/3/2015)
  • June 5, 2015: Speaker Appoints: Reps Ladd, Umberger, Grenier, Gile (in recess of 6/3/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Sen. Reagan accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: President Appoints: Senators Reagan, Stiles and Watters
  • June 15, 2015: Conference Committee Meeting: 6/15/2015 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • June 18, 2015: Conference Committee Report #2015-2240c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 24, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2240c; Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2240c: Adopted, RC 201-145
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2365e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2365e: AA VV (in recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/24/2015)
  • July 27, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/27/2015; Chapter 271; Sections 1 & 2 Effective 7/1/2015, Remaining Effective 7/27/2015

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