Introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R) on April 28, 2009, to allow community colleges to grant bachelor degrees in nursing, cement technology, or culinary arts.
Referred to the House Education Committee on April 28, 2009.
Reported in the House on November 5, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh (R) on September 16, 2010, to also allow community college bachelors in maritime technology. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on September 16, 2010.
Passed 55 to 49 in the House on September 16, 2010, to allow community colleges to grant bachelor degrees in nursing, cement technology, maritime technology or culinary arts. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on November 3, 2010.
Referred to the Senate Education Committee on November 3, 2010.