HB 674-FN (2003): relative to notification requirements under the Child Protection Act.

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HB 674-FN (2003)

relative to notification requirements under the Child Protection Act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 199

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 February 12, 2003. The committee held work sessions on March 4, 2003, March 6, 2003, March 18, 2003 and March 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1626). The committee's amendment (1626) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 199 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 4, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 6, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 18, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • March 19, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 4 9:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 6 9:30 RM206,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 18 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • March 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 19 9:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0807}(New Title); HC26, p737-738
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ29-pt 1, p820-821 + pt 2, p965
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC20
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1626}, (New Title), [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.34
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1626}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1626}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff: 8/29/2003 Chap: 0199

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 626-FN (2003): relative to notification, custody rights, and right to counsel of parents in child abuse and neglect cases.

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