SB 395 (2006): relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.
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SB 395 (2006)
relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 92
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1374). The committee's amendment (1374) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2006 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 12, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2006, making it Chapter 92 of the session laws. It took effect on May 5, 2006.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2006, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- April 4, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM206/LOB
Votes
- March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 12, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- February 21, 2006: Hearing; February 21, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
- March 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1374}[03/22/06]; SC11, Pg.58
- March 22, 2006: Committee Amendment{1374}, AA, VV
- March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1374}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 28, 2006: Introduced and ref Children and Family Law
- April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 10:00 RM206/LOB
- April 5, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 12 (vote 13-0; CC)
- April 12, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
- April 20, 2006: Enrolled
- April 27, 2006: Enrolled
- May 5, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/06; Eff. Date 05/05/06, Chapter 0092