HB 153-FN (2003): relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.

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HB 153-FN (2003)

relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 79

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it. 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 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2003, making it Chapter 79 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
April 29, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ8, p108
January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 1:30 RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
February 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 after hearings RM206,LOB <Rep Hallyburton>
February 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 6 (Vote 14-0;CC)
March 6, 2003: Passed
April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/30/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0079

Laws It Would Change

RSA 170-C:5