HB 523 (1997): relative to the appointment of guardians ad litem.
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HB 523 (1997)
relative to the appointment of guardians ad litem.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 28
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 1997, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Keans (Straf 16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM208,LOB :JUDICIARY & FL
- March 26, 1997, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P259
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 11:00 RM208,LOB :JUDICIARY & FL
- February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- March 5, 1997: PASSED; HJ33,P772 + 811
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P158
- March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 10:50 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 31, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR03 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 3, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ11,P224 + 232
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1618
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P243
- April 25, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/25/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0028