SB 263 (2019): relative to anti-discrimination protection for students in public schools.

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SB 263 (2019)

relative to anti-discrimination protection for students in public schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 282

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1141s). The committee's amendment (2019-1141s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2019, changing the text of the bill. Part of a floor amendment (2019-1290s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a roll call 23–0, changing the text of the bill. Part of a floor amendment (2019-1290s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was rejected on a roll call 10–13. On March 28, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 23, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1717h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1690h) by a vote of 11–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1690h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2019, changing the text of the bill. The committee minority's amendment (2019-1717h) was rejected on a roll call 146–207 on May 8, 2019. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 214–143. On May 8, 2019 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2310h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee minority's amendment (2019-2310h) was rejected on a division vote 134–215 on June 5, 2019. On June 5, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 211–141. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Hennessey. 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 282 of the session laws. It took effect on September 17, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2019, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 10, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 18, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • April 23, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 212
  • April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 15, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 28, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 1290s Lines 1-11 to the period after RSA 354-A. — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 1290s the Balance of the Amendment — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 20, nays 3, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 146, nays 207, failed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 214, nays 143, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 134, nays 215, failed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 211, nays 141, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur — yeas 15, nays 9, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 4, 2019: Hearing: 03/04/2019, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Education
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1141s , 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1141s , AA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Bradley Offered Floor Amendment #2019-1290s ; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Watters Moved to divide the Question on Floor Amendment #2019-1290s : Lines 1-11 to the period after RSA 354-A. and then the balance of the amendment; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2019-1290s : Lines 1-11 to the period after RSA 354-A.; RC 23Y-0N, AA; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2019-1290s , the balance of the amendment; RC 10Y-13N, AF; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment : 2019-1290s: Lines 1-11 to the period after RSA 354-A.; RC 20Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/28/2019
  • April 10, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/10/2019 11:00 am LOB 207
  • April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • April 23, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/23/2019 01:00 pm LOB 212
  • April 30, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 04/30/2019 01:00 pm LOB 207
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 207
  • May 1, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1717h (NT)
  • May 8, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1690h for 05/08/2019 (Vote 11-7; RC)
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1690h : AA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Amendment #2019-1717h : AF RC 146-207 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1690h: MA RC 214-143 05/08/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Referred to Judiciary 05/08/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 05/15/2019 10:30 am LOB 208
  • May 28, 2019: Executive Session: 05/28/2019 10:00 am LOB 208
  • May 29, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2310h
  • June 5, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/05/2019 (Vote 13-6; RC)
  • June 5, 2019: Amendment #2019-2310h : AF DV 134-215 06/05/2019
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA RC 211-141 06/05/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Hennessey Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/19/2019; Chapter 282; Effective 09/17/2019

Laws It Would Change

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