HB 191 (2001): permitting unmarried adults to adopt jointly.
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HB 191 (2001)
permitting unmarried adults to adopt jointly.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 6, 2001, February 13, 2001 and March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–7. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 200–120.
Sponsors
- Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36)
- Rep. Marlene DeChane (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 30)
- Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- February 6, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- February 13, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- March 14, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
Votes
- March 22, 2001, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 200, nays 120, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ15, p172
- January 16, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/16/2001
- January 30, 2001: Hearing Jan 30 1:15 RM206,LOB
- February 6, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 6 9:00 RM206,LOB
- February 13, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 13 9:00 RM206,LOB
- February 14, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Mar 6 9:00 RM206,LOB (Rep Seibel)
- March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 14 9:00 RM206,LOB
- March 14, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Mar 22 (vote 10-7;Reg)
- March 22, 2001: ITL Report Adopted RC(200-120); HJ26, p513-515