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SB 5891 - 2017-18
Eliminating the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Delaying the use of the high school science assessment as a graduation prerequisite. )
Sponsors: Zeiger, Conway
Companion Bill: HB 1012
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Mar 16
First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (View Original Bill)
Mar 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 27
First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Apr 23
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 23
Placed on Rules White Sheet.

2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 2
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View 2nd Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

May 5
First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
May 23
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 13
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 16
First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jun 21
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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.
Senate Rules "X" file.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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