SB 56 (1999): amending the law relative to who may adopt.

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SB 56 (1999)

amending the law relative to who may adopt.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 76

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 1, 1999 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1999. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–2. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1999, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • April 13, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rm206,LOB

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary 1/28/99
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing, 3/3/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • March 31, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass w/Amendment, 4/1/99
  • March 31, 1999: Committee Amendment {0617}
  • April 1, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0617}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 1, 1999: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam; HJ40, p888
  • April 6, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/6/1999 due on
  • April 13, 1999: Hearing Apr 13 10:15 Rm206,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Maj Report OTP for May13 (vote 12-2;Reg)
  • May 5, 1999: Min Report ITL
  • May 13, 1999: Passed VV; HJ51, p1305 + 1372
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1517
  • May 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/28/1999 Eff: 7/27/1999 Chap. 0076

Laws It Would Change

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