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SB 945 Hawaii Senate · 2017 Regular Session

RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION.

Summary
Creates a framework for authorizing post-secondary degree-granting educational institutions that have applied for accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD1)
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Mar 2017
Senate Passage
Mar 2017
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2017 Last action Mar 14, 2017
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
1
Committee
11
Mar 14, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Mar 9, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to HED, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 27
Mar 7, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 300) in amended form (SD 1).
Mar 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Feb 28, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Nishihara, S. Chang, Espero, Ihara, Kidani; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ruderman.
Feb 28, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 9 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, Dela Cruz, English, Galuteria, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Wakai.
Feb 17, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on CPH/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-28-17 9:30AM in conference room 211.
Feb 17, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/WAM.
Feb 17, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 508) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPH/WAM.
Feb 14, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Kidani, Keith-Agaran; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Espero, Taniguchi.
Feb 7, 2017
Legislature · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-14-17 1:15PM in conference room 414.
Jan 31, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Re-Referred to HRE, CPH/WAM.
Jan 25, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to HRE, CPH.
Jan 25, 2017
Legislature · Introduced
Introduced.
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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