SB 314 (2016): relative to the membership of the higher education commission.

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SB 314 (2016)

relative to the membership of the higher education commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - Finance
  • Chapter law: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it 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 committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2016, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 15, 2016, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 15, 2016, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Education
  • January 19, 2016: Hearing: 01/19/2016, Room 103, LOB, 09:40 am; SC1
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass : 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 02:45 PM LOB 207
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 03:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/21/2016)
  • May 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2016; Chapter 0043; Effective 07/02/2016

Laws It Would Change

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