HB 1212 (2004): relative to the circumstances under which a juvenile may be committed to the youth development center until the age of 18.

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HB 1212 (2004)

relative to the circumstances under which a juvenile may be committed to the youth development center until the age of 18.

  • 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 September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0790). The committee's amendment (0790) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 79 of the session laws. It took effect on May 7, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 6, 2004, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 10, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Children & Fam Law
  • January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 10:45 RM206,LOB
  • January 13, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 29 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • January 13, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0059}
  • January 29, 2004: Passed with Am (CC by nec 2/3)
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC10
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0790} [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.23
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0790}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0790}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Amendment, Rep Moran MA VV
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 5/7/2004 Chap: 0079

Laws It Would Change

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