HB 640-FN (2005): relative to parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 640-FN (2005)

relative to parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 273

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 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1494). The committee's amendment (1494) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1612), offered by Sen. Foster, was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2127) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 22, 2005, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws. It took effect on October 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 12, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 23, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Rescheduled Hearing Feb 23 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 24 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 16 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 24, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0896}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1494} [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.16
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1494}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Sen. Foster Floor Amendment{1612}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1494}{1612}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2127}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Am{2127}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/22/2005 Eff: 10/01/2005 Chap: 0273

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