SB 386-FN-LOCAL (2000): relative to names on birth certificates and affidavits of paternity.

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SB 386-FN-LOCAL (2000)

relative to names on birth certificates and affidavits of paternity.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 165

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3620). On March 9, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2000, making it Chapter 165 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 2000, 10:25 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 22, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary; SJ Convening Day, Pg.11
  • February 23, 2000: Hearing, 2/23/00, Room 103, SH, 10:25 a.m.; SC1, Pg.9
  • March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3620}; SC15, Pg.4
  • March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3620}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ22, p660
  • March 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/15/2000
  • March 22, 2000: Hearing Mar 22 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 19, 2000: Maj Report OTP for May 4 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 4, 2000: Passed; HJ39, p1207-1208 + 1235
  • May 4, 2000: Enrolled; HJ45, p1363
  • May 11, 2000: Enrolled Bill; Adopted
  • May 23, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0165

Laws It Would Change

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