HB 660 (2002): relative to out-of-home placements in juvenile abuse and neglect cases.

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HB 660 (2002)

relative to out-of-home placements in juvenile abuse and neglect cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 179

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 14, 2001. The committee held a work session on April 3, 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 pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 2, 2002. On January 2, 2002 the House adopted “Recommitted to Child & Fam Law” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3269). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2002, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 3, 2001, 4:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 3, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 2, 2002, House: Recommitted to Child & Fam Law — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ19, p263
  • February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
  • February 14, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 2:30 RM206,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 14 2:30 RM206,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 3 4:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • December 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{2035}(New Title); HC1, p22-23
  • January 2, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Dowling; HJ5, p176
  • January 2, 2002: Recommitted to Child & Fam Law, Rep Dowling MA VV; HJ5, p227-228
  • January 8, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 31 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • January 22, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2009}; HC9, p373
  • January 31, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ14, p541 + 580
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC16
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3269}, [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.36
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3269}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Dowling MA VV; HJ38, p1434
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 7/14/2002 Chap: 0179

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