HB 1424 (2006): relative to persons permitted to attend child abuse and neglect hearings.
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HB 1424 (2006)
relative to persons permitted to attend child abuse and neglect hearings.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 228
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 unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0644h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2109), offered by Sen. Foster, 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 June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2006.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM206/LOB
- April 18, 2006, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- February 15, 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 & ref: Children and Family Law
- January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 2:00 RM206/LOB
- February 2, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0644h} for Feb 15 (vote 14-0; CC)
- February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0644h}, MA, VV
- February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 4, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 4, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC11
- April 18, 2006: Hearing; April 18, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:45 p.m.; SC13
- April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
- May 4, 2006: Sen. Foster Floor Amendment{2109}, AA, VV
- May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2109}, 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
- June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 7/31/06 Chapter 0228