HB 1301 (1996): relative to adoption procedures.

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HB 1301 (1996)

relative to adoption procedures.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 46

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 13, 1996. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 20, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 2, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hallyburton (Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. C. Moore (Merr 19)
  • Rep. I. Pratt (Ches 5)
  • Rep. Richardson (Ches 12)
  • Rep. J. Brown (Straf 17)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 1, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 13, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 2, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P130
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 1, 1996: FAM LAW SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 01:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE 13-1;CC)
  • February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4811>(NEW TITLE); HC20,P589-590
  • February 13, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP COBBIN; HJ25,P805
  • February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
  • February 15, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ27,P939-940 + 964
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P113
  • March 13, 1996: HEARING MAR13 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 19, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR20 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 19, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5331>; SC16,P11
  • March 20, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WTIH AM VV; SJ12,P211 + 218
  • April 2, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOCKWOOD MA VV; HJ47,P1594
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P328
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0046

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