HB 1408 (1998): requiring a criminal background investigation for certain child care agencies.
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HB 1408 (1998)
requiring a criminal background investigation for certain child care agencies.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 147
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on April 8, 1998 and April 29, 1998. The committee voted 6–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1998, making it Chapter 147 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hutchinson (Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. M. Smith (Straf 8)
- Rep. Clegg (Hills 23)
- Sen. Barnes (SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- April 8, 1998, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE
- April 29, 1998, 12:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE
Votes
- May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P107
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 10, 1998: HEARING FEB10 2:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL
- February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-1;CC)
- February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0800>; HC16,P802
- March 5, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P1111 + 1168
- March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ7,P161
- April 8, 1998: HEARING APR08 11:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- April 29, 1998: CONTINUED HEARING APR29 12:30 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14 (VOTE 6-2)
- May 14, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ15,P358 + 371
- May 28, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ51,P2038
- May 28, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ17,P432
- June 8, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0147