HB 123 (2003): relative to notice given to putative fathers in adoption proceedings.

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HB 123 (2003)

relative to notice given to putative fathers in adoption proceedings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 140

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 4, 2003, February 11, 2003 and February 18, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1408). The committee's amendment (1408) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM305,LOB
  • February 4, 2003, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM20,LOB <Rep Arnold>
  • February 11, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Arnold>
  • February 18, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Arnold>
  • April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ7, p100
  • January 10, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/7/2003
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 noon RM20,LOB <Rep Arnold>
  • February 11, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 11 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Arnold>
  • February 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Arnold>
  • March 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 14-0;Reg)
  • March 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0629}; HC26, p679
  • March 25, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing; April 24, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1408}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.8-9
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1408}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1408}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0140

Laws It Would Change

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