SB 359 (2018): relative to notice to school districts of out-of-home placements.

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SB 359 (2018)

relative to notice to school districts of out-of-home placements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 51

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0487s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0487s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 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 March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2018, making it Chapter 51 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 20, 2018: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 20, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0487s — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Education
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 am
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0487s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0487s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0487s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 01:00 PM LOB 206
  • March 20, 2018: Executive Session: 03/20/2018 LOB 206
  • April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/05/2018 (Vote 8-0; CC)
  • April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018)
  • April 19, 2018: Enrolled 04/19/2018
  • May 15, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/15/2018; Chapter 0051; Effective 07/14/2018

Laws It Would Change

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