SB 54 (2005): clarifying the role of a guardian ad litem in guardianship proceedings.
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SB 54 (2005)
clarifying the role of a guardian ad litem in guardianship proceedings.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 160
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0085). The committee's amendment (0085) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 9, 2005 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee met in executive session on May 24, 2005 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2005, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 5, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- May 24, 2005, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
Votes
- February 3, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 25, 2005: Hearing; January 25, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:40 p.m.; SC3
- January 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0085} [02/03/05]; SC5, Pg.5-6
- February 3, 2005: Committee Amendment{0085}, AA, VV
- February 3, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0085}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 3, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 9, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
- March 29, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 29 11:00 RM206,LOB
- April 5, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 5 11:00 RM206,LOB
- May 24, 2005: Exec Session May 24 10:00 RM206,LOB
- May 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for June 1 (vote 16-0;CC)
- June 1, 2005: Passed
- June 8, 2005: Enrolled
- June 9, 2005: Enrolled
- June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/05; Eff. 08/20/05, Chapter 0160