HB 620-FN (2004): providing various protections for parents in cases involving the guardianship of minors.

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HB 620-FN (2004)

providing various protections for parents in cases involving the guardianship of minors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 11

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 send it back to committee. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on November 5, 2003 and December 3, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2553). The committee's amendment (2553) was adopted on a voice vote on January 7, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (0879) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on March 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 11:00 AM: 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 15, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 11:00 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{0834}; HC26, p713
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ29-pt 1, p820 + pt 2, p965
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC18
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [05/15/03]; SC22
  • May 15, 2003: Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV
  • November 5, 2003: Meeting; November 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m
  • November 20, 2003: Meeting; === CANCELLED === November 20, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • November 26, 2003: Meeting; === CANCELLED === November 26, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • December 3, 2003: Meeting; December 3, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m
  • January 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2553},(New Title), [01/07/04]; SC1, Pg.11-13
  • January 7, 2004: Committee Amendment{2553},(New Title), AA, VV
  • January 7, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{2553},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 7, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{0879}; Adopted
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled Am{0879}, Am Adopted
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 25, 2004: Enrolled [03/17/04]
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0011

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