SB 86-FN (2003): relative to the disclosure of information about child fatalities resulting from abuse and neglect; relative to accreditation of the department of health and human services by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services; and extending the reporting date for the pilot project relative to abuse and neglect hearings in Grafton county court.

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SB 86-FN (2003)

relative to the disclosure of information about child fatalities resulting from abuse and neglect; relative to accreditation of the department of health and human services by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services; and extending the reporting date for the pilot project relative to abuse and neglect hearings in Grafton county court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 206

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 20, 2003. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Martel Concur with House Amendment” 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 206 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2003, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 15, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • April 29, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM206,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Committe report of ought to pass Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Martel Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • February 18, 2003: Hearing; February 18, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.4
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ34, p1086
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2003: Report due 5/8/2003 <f>
  • April 15, 2003: Hearing Apr 15 10:00 RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • April 23, 2003: Exec Sesion May 6 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 29 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • May 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • May 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1495}(New Title); HC39, p1251-1252
  • May 15, 2003: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
  • May 20, 2003: Fin Hearing May 20 1:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 2003: Fin Div III Subcom Work & Exec Session May 21 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>
  • May 22, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 5 (Vote 21-0;CC)
  • May 22, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1758}
  • June 5, 2003: Passed with Am
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Martel Concur with House Amendment, 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- 0206

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