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HB 2486 - 2013-14
Addressing the implementation of inmate postsecondary education degree programs to reduce recidivism.
Sponsors: Pettigrew, Roberts, Fey, Springer, Freeman, Pollet, Santos
Companion Bill: SB 6344
Bill History

2014 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 20
First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Jan 28
Public hearing and executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 29
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 31
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 4
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 5
Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 7
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 10
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 11
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 14
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 14). (View 2nd Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 18
First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Feb 25
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 13
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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