HB 258 (2019): establishing a commission to study teacher preparation and education programs.

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HB 258 (2019)

establishing a commission to study teacher preparation and education programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education and Workforce Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 257

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2019 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 pass it by a vote of 12–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 28, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 194–145. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Education and Workforce Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1836s). The committee's amendment (2019-1836s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to when Senators return from a House hearing, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2019-1975s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was rejected on a roll call 8–16 on May 15, 2019. On May 15, 2019 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on vote on 2019-1975” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. A floor amendment (2019-1975s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on May 15, 2019. A floor amendment (2019-1989s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was rejected on a roll call 9–15 on May 15, 2019. On May 15, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1836s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Myler. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 257 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2019, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 5, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 16, 2019, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 28, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 194, nays 145, passed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment 1975s — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Reconsideration on vote on 2019-1975 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment 1975s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment 1989s — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1836s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1836s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Education
  • January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 11:45 am LOB 207
  • February 5, 2019: Executive Session: 02/05/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • February 7, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 27, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/27/2019 (Vote 12-6; RC)
  • February 28, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA DV 194-145 02/28/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Education and Workforce Development
  • April 16, 2019: Hearing: 04/16/2019, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 am
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1836s , 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1836s , AA, VV; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Carson Offered Floor Amendment #2019-1975s ; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Special Order to when Senators return from a House hearing, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2019-1975s , RC 8Y-16N, AF; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved Reconsideration on vote on 2019-1975, MA, VV; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2019-1975s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2019-1989s , RC 9Y-15N, AF; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1836s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1836s (Rep. Myler): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/19/2019; Chapter 257; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2020 II. Rem. Eff: 07/19/2019

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