SB 234 (2022): requiring student identification cards to include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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SB 234 (2022)

requiring student identification cards to include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 344

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 2022-0068s). The committee's amendment (2022-0068s) 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 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 26, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1801h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House adopted “Special Order SB234” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Rick Ladd. The committee's amendment (1801h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 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 August 3, 2022, making it Chapter 344 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
  • April 6, 2022, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 26, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0068s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Special Order SB234 — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1801h — 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, 09:45 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0068s , 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0068s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0068s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Education
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • April 26, 2022: Executive Session: 04/26/2022 09:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1801h (Vote 18-0; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Special Order SB234 (Rep. Ladd): MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Amendment # 1801h: AA VV 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1801h: MA VV 05/05/2022
  • 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)
  • August 3, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 08/03/2022; Chapter 0344; Effective 07/31/2022

Laws It Would Change

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