SB 221-FN (1993): relative to grandparents' visitation rights.
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SB 221-FN (1993)
relative to grandparents' visitation rights.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 98
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1993. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 8, 1993 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 29, 1993, making it Chapter 98 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Disnard (SD8)
- Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 1993, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 23, 1993, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
Votes
- February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P35
- February 10, 1993: HEARING FEB10 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 18, 1993: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP FEB18
- February 18, 1993: MIN COMM REPORT ITL
- February 18, 1993: PASSED VV; 3RD READING MA RC(20-2); SJ7,P124 + 135
- March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD Y&JJ; HJ36,P855
- March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
- March 23, 1993: HEARING MAR23 02:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD YTH&JJ
- April 2, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR08 (VOTE 13-1;CC)
- April 8, 1993: PASSED; HJ52,P1252 + 1273
- April 20, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ15,P284
- April 22, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1496
- April 29, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/29/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0098