SB 360 (2018): establishing a commission to study whether the department of education should be required to conduct criminal history records checks, via a fingerprint check, on all applicants for teacher certification.

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SB 360 (2018)

establishing a commission to study whether the department of education should be required to conduct criminal history records checks, via a fingerprint check, on all applicants for teacher certification.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 110

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0065s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0065s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 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 Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 12, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2018, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 20, 2018, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0065s — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Education
  • January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0065s , 01/18/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0065s , AA, VV; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0065s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Education
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 10:45 AM LOB 207
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 207
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/12/2018 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
  • May 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/2018; Chapter 0110
  • May 31, 2018: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2018
  • May 31, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 05/25/2018

Laws It Would Change

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