SB 152 (2007): relative to permanency planning for delinquent children, abused and neglected children, and children in need of services.

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SB 152 (2007)

relative to permanency planning for delinquent children, abused and neglected children, and children in need of services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 236

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1163) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1897) was adopted on May 16, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1897) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 236 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2007, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • May 1, 2007, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 8, 2007, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1163} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC11
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; March 20, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC12
  • April 5, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1163} [04/12/07]; SC15, Pg.14-18
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children & Family Law (4/11/07)
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Amendment(1163), AA, VV
  • April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1163}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 10:45 AM LOB 206
  • May 8, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1897} Adopted
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1897} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08, Chapter 0236

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