SB 39-FN (2023): relative to criminal history checks for school transportation monitors.

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SB 39-FN (2023)

relative to criminal history checks for school transportation monitors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 55

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2023-0054s), offered by Sen. Ruth Ward, was adopted on a voice vote on January 19, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On January 19, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2023, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
  • March 30, 2023, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 11, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • January 19, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0054s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Education
  • January 10, 2023: Hearing: 01/10/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am
  • January 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/19/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 19, 2023: Sen. Ward Floor Amendment #2023-0054s , AA, VV; 01/19/2023
  • January 19, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0054s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/19/2023
  • January 19, 2023: Sen. Ward Moved to Remove SB 39 from the Consent Calendar; 01/19/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Education
  • March 30, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/30/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • April 11, 2023: Executive Session: 04/11/2023 11:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/11/2023 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/18/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/2023; Chapter 0055; Effective 07/31/2023

Laws It Would Change

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