SB 453-FN (2016): relative to comprehensive criminal background checks for individuals in registered and licensed child day care agencies, child care institutions, and child care agencies.

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SB 453-FN (2016)

relative to comprehensive criminal background checks for individuals in registered and licensed child day care agencies, child care institutions, and child care agencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 158

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 with changes (amendment 2016-0344s). The committee's amendment (0344s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 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 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. 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). An enrolled bill amendment (2016-1900e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2016. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1900e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2016, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws. It took effect on October 1, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 15, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 15, 2016, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0344s — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Education
  • January 26, 2016: Hearing: 01/26/2016, Room 103, LOB, 09:20 am; SC3
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0344s , 02/11/2016; SC5
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Amendment 0344s, AA, VV; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0344s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Education
  • March 15, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/15/2016 10:30 AM 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 19-0; CC)
  • 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
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1900e : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1900e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/12/2016)
  • May 27, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2016; Chapter 0158; Effective 10/01/2016

Laws It Would Change

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