SB 45 (2017): requiring a course in civics for high school graduation.

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SB 45 (2017)

requiring a course in civics for high school graduation.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Education - General
Chapter law: 107

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0495s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0495s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 23, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 March 15, 2017. The committee held work sessions on March 28, 2017 and April 18, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1447h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1447h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2017 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 May 18, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2017, making it Chapter 107 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2017.

Hearings and Sessions

January 24, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
March 15, 2017, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
March 28, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
April 18, 2017, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 305-307
April 19, 2017: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

February 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0495s — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1447h — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Education
January 24, 2017: Hearing: 01/24/2017, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Education
February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0495s , 02/23/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
February 23, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0495s , AA, VV; 02/23/2017
February 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0495s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/23/2017
March 15, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/15/2017 09:45 AM LOB 207
March 28, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 03/28/2017 10:00 AM LOB 207
April 4, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 04/04/2017 11:15 AM LOB 207
April 18, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 04/18/2017 01:00 PM LOB 305-307
April 19, 2017: Executive Session: 04/19/2017 LOB 207
May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1447h for 05/04/2017 (Vote 19-0; CC)
May 4, 2017: Amendment #2017-1447h : AA VV 05/04/2017
May 4, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1447h: MA VV 05/04/2017
May 11, 2017: Sen. Reagan Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/11/2017
May 18, 2017: Enrolled 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/18/2017)
June 8, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2017; Chapter 0107; Effective 08/07/2017

Laws It Would Change

RSA 189:11