HB 507 (2002): opening hearings in abuse and neglect cases to members of the general court and to certain other persons.
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HB 507 (2002)
opening hearings in abuse and neglect cases to members of the general court and to certain other persons.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–6. On January 17, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 285–48.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
Votes
- January 17, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 285, nays 48, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p248
- February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
- February 21, 2001: Hearing Feb 21 1:30 RM206,LOB
- April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
- December 4, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 17 (vote 8-6;Reg)
- January 11, 2002: Reps Itse and Arnold Prop Floor Am{2116}(New Title); HC6, p272
- January 17, 2002: ITL Report Adopted DIV(285-48); HJ10, p398