HB 470 (2007): relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities.
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HB 470 (2007)
relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
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 held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0838h) 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 kill it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- March 14, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, 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, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0838h — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
- February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 2:00 PM LOB 206
- March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 9:00 AM LOB 206
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 11:00 AM LOB 206
- March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0838h} for March 27 (vote 19-0; CC)
- March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0838h
- March 27, 2007: Amendment {0838h} Adopted, VV
- March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0838h: MA VV
- April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:20 p.m.; SC18
- May 29, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/31/07]; SC22-A
- May 31, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV