HB 1285 (2006): relative to adoption.

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HB 1285 (2006)

relative to adoption.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 200

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2006. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0379h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (0379h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2064). The committee's amendment (2064) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws. It took effect on July 30, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM206/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Children & Family Law
  • January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 10:00 RM206/LOB
  • January 13, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0379h} for Feb 1 (vote 11-1; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: AM {0379h} AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC11
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2064}(New Title) [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.17
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2064}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2064}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Moran, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/31/06; Eff. 7/30/06 Chapter 0200

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