SB 392 (1992): relative to guardians ad litem and establishing a committee to study the appointment, use, and compensation of guardians ad litem.

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SB 392 (1992)

relative to guardians ad litem and establishing a committee to study the appointment, use, and compensation of guardians ad litem.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 11, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 13, 1992 and was referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. On April 7, 1992 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing”, on a motion by Rep. Hager. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 21, 1992. On April 21, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 22, 1992 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1992, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on May 12, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)
  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1992, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 19, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
  • April 8, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 11, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1992, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 16, 1992: HEARING JAN16 02:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB11
  • February 10, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC10,P4
  • February 11, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P55 + 59
  • February 13, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD Y&JJ; HJ39,P930
  • February 13, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/19/92 DUE ON 03/25/92
  • March 3, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING MAR03 10:30 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD Y&JJ
  • March 17, 1992: ==CANCELLED==RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR17 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CH
  • March 19, 1992: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR19 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD Y&JJ
  • March 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR07 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC63,P1586
  • April 7, 1992: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP; HJ67,P1730
  • April 7, 1992: REP HAGER SUSP RULES FOR HEARING, MA 2/3VV
  • April 8, 1992: HEARING APR08 11:00 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • April 15, 1992: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP FOR APR21 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • April 21, 1992: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP S. GREEN; HJ76,P1963
  • April 21, 1992: PASSED VV; HJ76,P1974 + 1976
  • April 22, 1992: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ20,P556
  • May 6, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ21,P597
  • May 6, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ82,P2124
  • May 12, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/92 EFF: 05/12/92 CHAP.0212

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