HB 51 (2007): permitting adoption by 2 unmarried adults in a familial relationship.

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HB 51 (2007)

permitting adoption by 2 unmarried adults in a familial relationship.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 January 24, 2007. The committee held work sessions on January 30, 2007, February 7, 2007 and March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0529h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 234–127. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On June 7, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 18–6, on a motion by Sen. Burling.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2007, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 30, 2007, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 7, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 6, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 14, 2007, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 22, 2007, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA {0529H} — yeas 234, nays 127, passed
  • June 7, 2007, Senate: Laid on Table Sen. Barnes/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 18, nays 6, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • January 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/24/07 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • January 30, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/07 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 7, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2007 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2007 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 10:45 AM LOB 206
  • March 14, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0529h} for March 21 (vote 12-7; RC)
  • March 14, 2007: Proposed Majority Comm Amendment: #0529h
  • March 14, 2007: Minority Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 21, 2007: Amendment {0529h} Adopted, VV
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0529h: MA RC 234-127
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:20 p.m.; SC19
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [06/06/07]; SC23
  • June 6, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order to 06/07/07
  • June 7, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • June 7, 2007: Sen. Burling Moved Laid on Table RC 18Y-6N, MA

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