SB 525-FN (2018): prohibiting the distribution of adult education financial assistance to any student who is not a legal resident.

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SB 525-FN (2018)

prohibiting the distribution of adult education financial assistance to any student who is not a legal resident.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 14, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question”. A floor amendment (2018-1023s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a roll call 13–11 on March 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2018 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. On March 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 233–97. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 103
  • March 28, 2018, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 17, 2018, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 18, 2018, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB207
  • October 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB207

Votes

  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 1023s — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Lay On Table — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Interim Study — yeas 233, nays 97, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Education
  • February 13, 2018: Hearing: 02/13/2018, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 am
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Sen. Sanborn Moved to Remove SB 525-FN from the Consent Calendar; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection, MA; 03/14/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 11Y-13N, MF; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Sanborn Moved Ought to Pass; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Sanborn Offered Floor Amendment #2018-1023s ; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question, MA; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2018-1023s , RC 13Y-11N, AA; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Feltes Moved Laid on Table, RC 11Y-13N, MF; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1023s, RC 13Y-11N, MA; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Daniels Waived Referral to Finance; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: OT3rdg; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Education
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 09:30 AM LOB 207
  • April 24, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 2, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 05/02/2018 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • May 2, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 233-97 05/02/2018
  • September 18, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/18/2018 01:30 PM LOB207
  • October 17, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB207
  • October 17, 2018: Executive Session: 10/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB207
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-3)

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