HB 620 (2001): relative to arrangements between birth parents and adoptive parents.

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HB 620 (2001)

relative to arrangements between birth parents and adoptive parents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 79

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2001, making it Chapter 79 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2001, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 16, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p254
  • February 8, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/8/2001
  • March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 9:30 RM206,LOB
  • March 27, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Apr 5 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 5, 2001: Passed; HJ30, p677 + 740
  • April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC23-A
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1661
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/19/2001 Eff: 08/18/2001 Chap: 0079

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