SB 553 (2020): relative to school employee and school volunteer criminal history record checks.

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SB 553 (2020)

relative to school employee and school volunteer criminal history record checks.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Education and Workforce Development
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Education and Workforce Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1169s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2020, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education and Workforce Development, LOB 103

Votes

  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Education and Workforce Development
  • January 14, 2020: Hearing: 01/14/2020, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 am
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1169s ; Vote 5-0; CC
  • June 16, 2020: Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 432 (2021): relative to the offenses that prevent employment in a school.

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