SB 55 (1989): relative to the children's trust fund for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
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SB 55 (1989)
relative to the children's trust fund for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
- Senate committee: Executive Departments
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 132
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0. On April 20, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Wallner (Merr 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1989, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM 101LOB
- April 4, 1989, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
- January 23, 1989: HEARING 1/23/89 2:30 RM 101LOB FOR:EXEC DEPTS
- February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD,YOUTH & JJ
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 11:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD, YOUTH & JJ
- April 12, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/20 VOTE (12-0cc)
- April 20, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ72, P2185 + 2202
- May 2, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 7/16/89 CHAP: 132