SB 677-FN (1994): relative to paternity.
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SB 677-FN (1994)
relative to paternity.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 260
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 15, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 26, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6507) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1994, making it Chapter 260 of the session laws. It took effect on October 1, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Disnard (SD8)
- Rep. Woods (Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 15, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
Votes
- February 15, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 26, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P17
- February 9, 1994: HEARING FEB09 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 14, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB15
- February 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5097>; SC10,P11
- February 15, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ6,P135 + 138
- February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD Y&JJ; HJ29,P852
- February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 15, 1994: HEARING MAR15 11:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD Y&JJ
- April 1, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR14 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- April 1, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5703>; HC46,P1502-1503
- April 14, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ49,P1585-1586 + 1598
- April 26, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ13,P326
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6507>, AA VV; SJ18,P523 (+ SEE PERM JNRL)
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ67,P2102-2103
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P527
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
- June 2, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/94 EFF: 10/01/94 CHAP.0260