HB 618-FN (1989): relative to grandparents' rights.

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HB 618-FN (1989)

relative to grandparents' rights.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0. On March 22, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Doucette (Ches 17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Brown (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD, YTH & JJ
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/09/89 DUE ON 03/16/89
  • February 16, 1989: HEARING 02/16/89 11:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD, YTH & JJ
  • March 16, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/22 VOTE (18-0 cc)
  • March 22, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ54, P1612

Laws It Would Change

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