HB 1557 (2006): establishing guidelines for leaving children home alone and establishing babysitter age guidelines.

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HB 1557 (2006)

establishing guidelines for leaving children home alone and establishing babysitter age guidelines.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

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 12, 2006. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered to beginning of Reg Cal. Feb 15”. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM206/LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Children and Family Law
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 1:00 RM206/LOB
  • January 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 1 (vote 12-1; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Removed from CC (Rep. L Christiansen)
  • February 15, 2006: Special Ordered to beginning of Reg Cal. Feb 15
  • February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1173

Laws It Would Change

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