SB 233-FN (2022): relative to water bottle filling stations in schools.

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SB 233-FN (2022)

relative to water bottle filling stations in schools.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 149

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0077s). The committee's amendment (2022-0077s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-0414s), offered by Sen. Hennessey, was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1638h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1638h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Ruth Ward. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on September 5, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
  • April 6, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 19, 2022, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-0077s, and 2022-0414s — voice vote, passed
  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1638h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Education
  • January 11, 2022: Hearing: 01/11/2022, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0077s , 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0077s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Sen. Hennessey Floor Amendment #2022-0414s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-0077s, and 2022-0414s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/03/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Education
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 09:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 19, 2022: Executive Session: 04/19/2022 11:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 20, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1638h (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1638h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1638h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0149; Effective 09/05/2022

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