HB 609-FN-LOCAL (2021): relative to innovation schools.

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HB 609-FN-LOCAL (2021)

relative to innovation schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 27

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 25, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 192–156. On February 25, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a division vote 147–198, on a motion by Rep. Rick Ladd. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 8, 2021 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Soucy. On April 8, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2021-1125e) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on April 8, 2021. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2021-1125e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 9, 2021. These correct technical errors found after passage. On April 22, 2021 the Senate adopted “Enrolled RC 24Y-0N”. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 2021, making it Chapter 27 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2021, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education
  • February 9, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education
  • March 16, 2021, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education

Votes

  • February 25, 2021, House: Reconsider — yeas 147, nays 198, failed
  • February 26, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 192, nays 156, passed
  • April 8, 2021, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • April 8, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Education
  • January 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/26/2021 01:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91325381640 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 9, 2021: Executive Session: 02/09/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98073405784
  • February 18, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • February 18, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 25, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA RC 192-156 02/25/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Ladd): MF DV 147-198 02/25/2021
  • March 4, 2021: Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Education
  • March 10, 2021: Remote Hearing: 03/16/2021, 10:00 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 8, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Sen. Soucy Moved Laid on Table, RC 10Y-14N, MF; 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-1125e RC 24Y-0N, AA, (In recess of 04/08/2021)
  • April 9, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-1125e : AA VV (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • April 22, 2021: Enrolled RC 24Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 04/22/2021)
  • April 29, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/06/2021; Chapter 27; Eff: 07/05/2021

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