SB 760-FN (2020): relative to criminal background checks for school bus drivers.

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SB 760-FN (2020)

relative to criminal background checks for school bus drivers.

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

The Story

It was introduced on February 13, 2020 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2020-1189s), offered by Sen. Cavanaugh, was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2020, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1189s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 13, 2020: Introduced 02/13/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • March 3, 2020: Hearing: 03/03/2020, Room 103, SH, 02:30 pm
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Sen. Cavanaugh Floor Amendment #2020-1189s , AA, VV; 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1189s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/11/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Introduced and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1558-FN (2020): relative to discipline of students, addressing students' behavioral needs, and making an appropriation therefor; kindergarten funding; violence in schools; policies for students with head injuries; child sexual abuse prevention education and training; authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes by a municipality; adding the chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire to the department of business and economic affairs council of partner agencies; change of school or assignment due to manifest educational hardship; school board expenditure of year-end fund balances; a children's system of care; student wellness; and criminal background checks for bus drivers.
  • HB 1558-FN (2020): relative to discipline of students, addressing students' behavioral needs, and making an appropriation therefor; kindergarten funding; violence in schools; policies for students with head injuries; child sexual abuse prevention education and training; authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes by a municipality; adding the chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire to the department of business and economic affairs council of partner agencies; change of school or assignment due to manifest educational hardship; school board expenditure of year-end fund balances; a children's system of care; student wellness; and criminal background checks for bus drivers.
  • HB 1558-FN (2020): relative to discipline of students, addressing students' behavioral needs, and making an appropriation therefor; kindergarten funding; violence in schools; policies for students with head injuries; child sexual abuse prevention education and training; authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes by a municipality; adding the chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire to the department of business and economic affairs council of partner agencies; change of school or assignment due to manifest educational hardship; school board expenditure of year-end fund balances; a children's system of care; student wellness; and criminal background checks for bus drivers.
  • SB 18 (1999): relative to the rulemaking authority of the state board of education regarding certain educational personnel.

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