HB 444 (2007): relative to parental rights in abuse and neglect cases.

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HB 444 (2007)

relative to parental rights in abuse and neglect cases.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Children
Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0889h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2007, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
May 8, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0889h — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 11:15 AM LOB 206
March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:00 AM LOB 206
March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0889h} for March 27 (vote 17-0; CC)
March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0889h
March 27, 2007: Amendment {0889h} Adopted, VV
March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0889h: MA VV
April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC18
May 29, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22-A
May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 7, 2007: Enrolled
June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0173

Laws It Would Change

RSA 169-C:19-e