SB 406 (2004): relative to adoption procedures.

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SB 406 (2004)

relative to adoption procedures.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 255

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 13, 2004 and April 21, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–4. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1673) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 255 of the session laws. It took effect on January 2, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 6, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RMs206-208,LOB
  • April 13, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 21, 2004, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Hallyburton>

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC3
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing Apr 6 11:00 RMs206-208,LOB
  • April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 21, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 21 3:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Hallyburton>
  • April 27, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 10-4;Reg)
  • April 27, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1372}
  • May 5, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled Am{1673}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1673}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/04; Eff. 01/02/05: Chapter 0255

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