HB 585 (2005): relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.
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HB 585 (2005)
relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 235
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1604). On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1604) was adopted on a voice vote on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 235 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 17, 2005, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- April 26, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
Votes
- June 2, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- June 9, 2005, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
- March 17, 2005: Hearing Mar 17 11:30 RM206,LOB
- March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 14-0;CC)
- March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0833}
- March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC15
- May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1604} [06/02/05]; SC22, Pg.17
- June 2, 2005: Committee Amendment{1604} [Not Voted On]
- June 2, 2005: Sen. Martel Moved Lay on Table, MA, VV
- June 9, 2005: Sen. Martel Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- June 9, 2005: Committee Amendment{1604}, AA, VV
- June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1604}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 7/11/2005 Chap: 0235