SB 415-FN (2004): relative to the expansion of the Grafton county court pilot project relative to abuse and neglect hearings.

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SB 415-FN (2004)

relative to the expansion of the Grafton county court pilot project relative to abuse and neglect hearings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 221

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 22, 2004 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2004. The committee held work sessions on March 2, 2004, March 23, 2004 and April 6, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. 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 11, 2004, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws. It took effect on June 29, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • February 10, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 2, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • March 23, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • April 6, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206-208,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • May 17, 2004, 9:45 AM: committee of conference, SH 105-A

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • January 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/22/04]; SC3
  • January 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 22, 2004: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 10, 2004: Hearing Feb 10 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 2, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 2 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • March 22, 2004: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session Mar 22 9:30 RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • March 23, 2004: Rescheduled Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 9:30 RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • April 6, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 6 9:00 RM206-208,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • April 27, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 27, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1409}(New Title)
  • May 5, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Peterson Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Gallus, Foster
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Moran MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Moran, Gile, Gargasz & Itse)
  • May 17, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 17, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 9:45 a.m
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1660}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 06/29/04; Chapter 0221

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