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HB 1107 - 2017-18
Eliminating the term "branch" as an identifying factor for extensions of the public institutions of higher education.
Sponsors: Haler, Wylie, Riccelli, Shea, Stanford, Robinson, Fey, Tarleton, Pollet
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HE - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Jan 26
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 31
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 1
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 3
First reading, referred to Higher Education.
Mar 16
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HIE - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 29
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 5
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 10
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 11
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 13
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 19
Governor signed.
Chapter 52, 2017 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2017.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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