SB 448 (2000): establishing a guardian ad litem board.

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SB 448 (2000)

establishing a guardian ad litem board.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 321

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3617). 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 28, 2000. The committee held work sessions on April 4, 2000 and April 11, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2000. The committee held a work session on April 27, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 21–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 17, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 321 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 28, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 4, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM204,LOB (Rep Martel)
  • April 11, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 26, 2000, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 27, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM212,LOB (Rep Torr)
  • May 24, 2000, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary; SJ Convening Day, Pg.16
  • February 2, 2000: Hearing, Feb. 2, Room 103, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC1, Pg.7
  • March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3617}; SC15, Pg.4
  • March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3617}, AA,VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ22, p661
  • March 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/15/2000 due Early e/f
  • March 28, 2000: Hearing Mar 28 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 4, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 4 10:00 RM204,LOB (Rep Martel)
  • April 11, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 11 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 12, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 20 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 12, 2000: Prop Comm Am{4089}; HC32, p1038
  • April 20, 2000: Passed with Am and ref to Finance (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ37, p1131
  • April 26, 2000: Fin Hearing Apr 26 11:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 27, 2000: Fin Div I Subcom Work Session Apr 27 10:00 RM212,LOB (Rep Torr)
  • May 3, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for May 17 (vote 21-3;CC)
  • May 3, 2000: Prop Fin Comm Am{4304}(New Title); HC40, p1281-1282
  • May 17, 2000: Passed with Am; Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for 3rd reading, MA 2/3VV; HJ45,p1386-1387+1395
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Pignatrlli Non concur with House Amendment{4304}, Request C of C, MA,VV
  • May 18, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Pignatelli, Gordon, Trombly
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Acceded to req for Conf Comm; HJ46, p1493
  • May 23, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Bickford, Martel, Moran & Almy)
  • May 23, 2000: C of C Meeting: Wednesday, May 24, 2000; Room 103, SH; 2:30 p.m
  • May 26, 2000: Conf Comm Report (House Am & New Am {4671}) filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted 2/3VV; HJ48, p1515-1516
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2000; Eff: 06/21/2000 Chapter 0321

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