SB 352 (2022): relative to substitute teacher criminal history records check.
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SB 352 (2022)
relative to substitute teacher criminal history records check.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 170
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 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 held a public hearing on April 19, 2022 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2022-1431h). The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2022 and April 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 170 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2022.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
- April 6, 2022, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
- April 19, 2022, 11:00 AM: executive session, 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 — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Education
- January 13, 2022: Hearing: 01/13/2022, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
- February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : 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 11:00 am LOB 205-207
- April 19, 2022: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2022-1431h (NT): 04/19/2022 10:30 am LOB 205-207
- April 19, 2022: Executive Session: 04/19/2022 11:00 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 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
- 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 0170; Effective 08/06/2022