SB 437 (2018): relative to the robotics education development program.

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SB 437 (2018)

relative to the robotics education development program.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Education - General
Chapter law: 362

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0492s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0492s) 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 Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1564h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1564h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reagan. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Rick Ladd. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2030c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2030c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2018, making it Chapter 362 of the session laws. It took effect on August 31, 2018.

Hearings and Sessions

February 6, 2018, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
March 20, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
April 17, 2018, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
May 16, 2018, 9:15 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0492s — voice vote, passed
May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1564h — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Education
February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 103, LOB, 09:30 am
February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0492s , 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0492s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0492s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Education
March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 01:30 PM LOB 207
April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 09:30 AM LOB 207
May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1564h for 05/02/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1564h : AA VV 05/02/2018
May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1564h: MA VV 05/02/2018
May 10, 2018: Sen. Reagan Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Reagan, Avard, Watters; 05/10/2018
May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Ladd): MA VV 05/10/2018
May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Ladd, T. Wolf, M. Moffett, Heath 05/10/2018
May 16, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/16/2018, 09:15 am, Room 103, SH
May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2030c Filed 05/17/2018; As Amended by the House
May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2030c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2030c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
July 2, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2018; Chapter 0362; Effective 08/31/2018

Laws It Would Change

RSA 188-E:24-a