SB 21 (2005): relative to voluntary mediated agreements in adoptions.
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SB 21 (2005)
relative to voluntary mediated agreements in adoptions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 246
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0162). The committee's amendment (0162) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 15, 2005 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Clegg Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2102) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 14, 2005, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 5, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- May 4, 2005, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
Votes
- February 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Clegg Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 18, 2005: Hearing; January 18, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC2
- February 3, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0162}, [02/10/05]; SC6, Pg.3-4
- February 10, 2005: Committee Amendment{0162}, AA, VV
- February 10, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0162}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 10, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 15, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
- February 17, 2005: Report due Early <f>
- March 29, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 29 10:00 RM206,LOB
- April 5, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 5 10:00 RM206,LOB
- May 4, 2005: Full Committee Work & Exec Session May 4 10:00 RM206,LOB
- May 4, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 11 (vote 15-0;CC)
- May 4, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1343}
- May 11, 2005: Passed with Am
- June 9, 2005: Senator Clegg Concur with House Amendment{1343}, MA, VV
- June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{2102}, Adopted
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2102}, Adopted
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- July 14, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/14/05; Eff. 01/01/06, Chapter 0246