SB 157-FN (2016): requiring high school students to pass a competency assessment of the United States and New Hampshire government and civics.

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SB 157-FN (2016)

requiring high school students to pass a competency assessment of the United States and New Hampshire government and civics.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Education - General
Chapter law: 7

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0677s). The committee's amendment (0677s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-0840s), offered by Sen. Kelly, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 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. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 12, 2015 and October 1, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2498h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2498h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 267–65. On February 11, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reagan. The bill was enrolled on March 9, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 16, 2016, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on March 16, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

February 10, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
April 7, 2015, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
April 9, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
May 12, 2015, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
October 1, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
October 27, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0677s NT, 0840s — voice vote, passed
March 26, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
January 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 267, nays 65, passed
February 11, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 2498h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education
February 10, 2015: Hearing: 2/10/15, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0677s, NT, 3/12/15; SC12
March 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0677s, NT, AA, VV
March 12, 2015: Sen. Kelly Floor Amendment #2015-0840s, AA, VV
March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0677s NT, 0840s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/26/15; SC14
March 25, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Education (in recess of 3/25/2015)
March 26, 2015: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 9:30 AM LOB 207
April 9, 2015: Executive Session: 4/9/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
April 9, 2015: Retained in Committee
May 12, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/12/2015 1:00 PM LOB 207
June 9, 2015: ==CANCELED==Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/9/2015 1:00 PM LOB 207
June 9, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 6/9/2015 1:00 PM LOB 207
October 1, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/1/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
October 27, 2015: Executive Session: 10/27/2015 10:00 AM LOB 207
November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2498h (NT) for Jan 6 (Vote 14-5; RC)
January 6, 2016: Amendment #2015-2498h: AA VV 01/06/2016
January 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2498h: MA RC 267-65 01/06/2016
February 11, 2016: Sen. Reagan Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 2498h, MA, VV; 02/11/2016
March 3, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 03/03/2016)
March 9, 2016: Enrolled 03/09/2016
March 16, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 03/16/2016; Chapter 0007; Effective 03/16/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 189:11