SB 370 (2016): establishing a committee to study real time threat notification systems to link schools with law enforcement when schools are under direct threat.

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SB 370 (2016)

establishing a committee to study real time threat notification systems to link schools with law enforcement when schools are under direct threat.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2016 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 April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2016-1411e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2016. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1411e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 47 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 22, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 22, 2016, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 3, 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 26, 2016: Hearing: 01/26/2016, Room 103, LOB, 09:10 am; SC3
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/03/2016; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Education
  • March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • March 22, 2016: Executive Session: 03/22/2016 12:00 PM LOB 207
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1411e : AA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1411e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/14/2016)
  • 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 0047; Effective 05/03/2016

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