HB 356-FN (2017): establishing a committee to study education funding and the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education, establishing a committee to study the organizational structure of the department of education and the duties and responsibilities of the commissioner of the department of education, and relative to the duties of the commissioner of the department of education.

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HB 356-FN (2017)

establishing a committee to study education funding and the cost of an opportunity for an adequate education, establishing a committee to study the organizational structure of the department of education and the duties and responsibilities of the commissioner of the department of education, and relative to the duties of the commissioner of the department of education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 190

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0315h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0315h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 15, 2017 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on February 28, 2017 and March 2, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0846h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0846h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1525s). The committee's amendment (2017-1525s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1525s (Reps. Ladd, Kurk)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2017, making it Chapter 190 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 7, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 28, 2017, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 2, 2017, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 13, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 4, 2017, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • April 25, 2017, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0315h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0846h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1525s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1525s (Reps. Ladd, Kurk) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Education
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 01:00 PM LOB 207
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0315h (NT) for 02/15/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Amendment #2017-0315h : AA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0315h: MA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Referred to Finance 02/15/2017
  • February 28, 2017: Division II Work Session: 02/28/2017 02:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 2, 2017: Division II Work Session: 03/02/2017 03:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 13, 2017: Executive Session: 03/13/2017 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0846h for 03/23/2017 (Vote 26-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2017: Amendment #2017-0846h : AA VV 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0846h: MA VV 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and Referred to Education
  • April 4, 2017: Hearing: 04/04/2017, Room 103, LOB, 10:20 am
  • April 25, 2017: Hearing: 04/25/2017, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 am, on proposed amendments to HB 356-FN
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1525s , 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1525s , AA, VV; 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1525s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2017
  • June 1, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1525s (Reps. Ladd, Kurk): MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/08/2017)
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled 06/08/2017
  • June 30, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/30/2017; Chapter 190; Eff. 6/30/2017

Laws It Would Change

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