HB 567 (1991): relative to stepparent's visitation rights.
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HB 567 (1991)
relative to stepparent's visitation rights.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 93
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 18, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 93 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 26, 1991, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
- April 10, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 18, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD, Y&JJ; HJ23,P295
- February 8, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 26, 1991: HEARING FEB26 10:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD Y&JJ
- March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- March 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC44,P877
- March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53A,P1097 + HJ53B,P1196
- March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ14,P186
- April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 17, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR18
- April 17, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC27,P9
- April 18, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P246 + 253
- April 30, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MCCAIN MA VV; HJ71,P1618
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1708
- May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P294
- May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/12/91 CHAP.0093
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