R 90, Drug Penalty Opposition Act

Drug Penalty Opposition Act

R 90, 86th Session

Version Info:

2-26-2007, as initially introduced: HTML

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Basic Information:

Primary Sponsor(s):

Doucette, Gilbert, and M. Potter (Corresponding)

Current Status:

Enrolled

Report(s):

PA-10

Long Title:

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REPEAL THE AID ELIMINATION PENALTY FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT

Summary of Purpose:

If passed, this resolution will call on Congress to repeal the Aid Elimination Penalty from the Higher Education Act, which makes any student with a drug conviction ineligible for federal finacial aid.

Consideration History:

2-26-2007:

Filed for introduction

2-28-2007 Senate:

First Reading

3-20-2007 Committee:

Public Affairs Committee Consideration
The Public Affairs Committee reported the bill to Senate by counted vote, 0-4, PA-10

3-28-2007 Senate:

Second Reading
Adopted by roll call vote (Adopted: 24-11-1; 16 absent)

Roll Calls:

Senate, 3-28-2007:

Adopt R 90, Adopted: 24-11-1; 16 absent

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