HB 1547-FN (2000): relative to raising the age of minority for the purposes of juvenile delinquency proceedings from 17 to 18 years of age.

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HB 1547-FN (2000)

relative to raising the age of minority for the purposes of juvenile delinquency proceedings from 17 to 18 years of age.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 12–4. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2000, May 10, 2000, August 17, 2000 and October 18, 2000. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001”, by a vote of 16 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 25, 2000, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM207,LOB
  • May 10, 2000, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM205,LOB
  • August 17, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, Rm308, LOB (Rep Moran)
  • October 18, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 24, 2000, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ5, p102
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 26, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Jan 26 9:30 RM206,LOB
  • February 2, 2000: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 2 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • February 15, 2000: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Feb 24 (vote 12-4;Reg)
  • February 24, 2000: Referred to Child & Fam Law for Interim Study VV; HJ19, p538
  • April 25, 2000: Int Study Full Comm Work Session Apr 25 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 10, 2000: Int Study Full Comm Work Session May 10 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • August 17, 2000: Interim study subcom work session Aug 17 9:00 Rm308, LOB (Rep Moran)
  • October 18, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Oct 18 10:00 RM207,LOB
  • October 25, 2000: Int Study Report: REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001 (vote 16-2)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1624-FN (2014): modernizing the juvenile justice system to ensure rehabilitation of juveniles and preservation of juvenile rights.

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