SB 112 (1999): relative to the guardianship of minors.

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SB 112 (1999)

relative to the guardianship of minors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 217

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The committee held a work session on May 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 8, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurs W/House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Pignatelli. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • April 6, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rm206,LOB
  • May 13, 1999, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, Rm206,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary 1/28/99
  • March 10, 1999: Hearing cancelled
  • March 17, 1999: Hearing, 3/17/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • March 18, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 3/18/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • March 24, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/ Amendment, 3/25/99
  • March 24, 1999: Proposed Committee Amendment, {0471}
  • March 25, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0471}, AA,VV, OT3rdg, MA,VV
  • March 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ36, p745
  • March 25, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/25/1999 due on
  • April 6, 1999: Hearing Apr 6 10:30 Rm206,LOB
  • May 13, 1999: Subcom work session May 13 noon Rm206,LOB
  • May 18, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 25 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • May 18, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1250}; HC53, p1414
  • May 25, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ58, p1518 + 1581
  • June 8, 1999: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment, Sen. Pignatelli, MA, VV
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled Am{1550}, adopted; HJ67, p1786
  • June 22, 1999: Enrolled Amendment, {1550}, AA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ75, p1991
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0217

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