HB 104-FN (2003): implementing procedures for a hospital or safe haven to assume temporary care and control of an abandoned child and creating an exception to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.

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HB 104-FN (2003)

implementing procedures for a hospital or safe haven to assume temporary care and control of an abandoned child and creating an exception to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2003. The committee held work sessions on January 16, 2003 and January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 327–45. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0878). The committee's amendment (0878) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1001), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was rejected on a roll call 6–16 on March 27, 2003. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1330) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2003, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • January 16, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • January 22, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 18, 2003, 4:15 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2003, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 327, nays 45, passed
  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (1001s) Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Cohen — yeas 6, nays 16, failed
  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ7, p99
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/7/2003 due Early <cj>
  • January 14, 2003: Hearing Jan 14 1:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 14, 2003: (Subcom: Reps Dalrymple, S Harris, McMahon, Miller & P Katsakiores)
  • January 16, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 11:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 22 3:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 28, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 6 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • January 28, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0077}(New Title); HC11, p186-187
  • February 6, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(327-45)
  • February 20, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • March 18, 2003: Hearing; March 18, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 4:15 p.m.; SC13
  • March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0878}, [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.35
  • March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0878}, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2003: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{1001}, (New Title), RC 6Y-16N, AF
  • March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0878}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Batula MA VV
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1330}, Adopted, VV
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1330}, Am Adopted
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/5/2003 Eff: 6/4/2003 Chap: 0040

Laws It Would Change

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