HB 1275-FN-A (2004): relative to the role of the department of health and human services in juvenile proceedings.

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HB 1275-FN-A (2004)

relative to the role of the department of health and human services in juvenile proceedings.

  • 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: 31

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 by a vote of 11–2. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 15, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2004, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 6, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 23, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 105-A

Votes

  • January 29, 2004, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Children & Fam Law
  • January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 10:15 RM206,LOB
  • January 13, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Jan 29 (vote 11-2;Reg)
  • January 29, 2004: Passed VV
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • March 23, 2004: Hearing; March 23, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC9
  • March 25, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/01/04]; SC13
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 15, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 23, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/23/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0031

Laws It Would Change

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