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SB 5731 - 2017-18
Requiring acceptance of additional high school equivalency tests.
Sponsors: Chase, Frockt
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 6
First reading, referred to Higher Education. (View Original Bill)
Feb 14
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 16
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HIE - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 17
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 21
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 17
Senate Rules "X" file.

2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 21
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2018 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Moved to Rules White Sheet.
Jan 18
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 14
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 16
First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Feb 21
Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 8
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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