SB 152 (2016): relative to criminal history records checks for school employees and designated school volunteers.

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SB 152 (2016)

relative to criminal history records checks for school employees and designated school volunteers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 117

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2015 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on September 22, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2412s). On January 6, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 152 to 01/14/2016, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2412s). The committee's amendment (2412s) was rejected on a voice vote on January 14, 2016. A floor amendment (2015-3084s), offered by Sen. Kelly, was adopted on a voice vote on January 14, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0206s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0206s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 4, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1105h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 17–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 6, 2016 the House adopted “Special Order to first order of business” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John Cloutier. The committee minority's amendment (2016-1105h), offered by Rep. Adams, was rejected on a voice vote on April 6, 2016. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 6, 2016 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2016, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • September 22, 2015, 10:25 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 15, 2016, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 15, 2016, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 3084s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0206s — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Special Order to first order of business — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • February 17, 2015: Hearing: 2/17/15, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/12/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • September 22, 2015: Hearing: 9/22/15, Room 103, LOB, 10:25 a.m.; SC34
  • October 14, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2412s, 1/6/16; SC49
  • January 6, 2016: Special Order SB 152 to 01/14/2016, Without Objection, MA
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2412s, 01/14/2016; SC1
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Amendment 2412s, AF, VV; 01/14/2016
  • January 14, 2016: Sen. Kelly Floor Amendment #2015-3084s, NT, AA, VV
  • January 14, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 3084s, NT, MA, VV; Ordered to the Committee on Judiciary; 01/14/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0206s , 02/04/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Amendment 0206s, AA, VV; 02/04/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0206s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Education
  • March 15, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/15/2016 11:15 AM LOB 207
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 03:00 PM LOB 207
  • March 30, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1105h [^]
  • April 6, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 17-2; RC)
  • April 6, 2016: Special Order to first order of business (Rep. Cloutier): MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: FLAM #2016-1105h (Rep. Adams): AF VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/06/2016
  • April 7, 2016: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 04/06/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 20, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2016; Chapter 0117; Effective 07/19/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1286 (2010): requiring public academies to obtain a criminal history records check on employees and volunteers and permitting nonpublic schools to obtain criminal history records checks on employees and volunteers.

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