HB 1289 (2008): relative to court-ordered placements for a child in need of services and relative to permanency hearings in juvenile cases.

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HB 1289 (2008)

relative to court-ordered placements for a child in need of services and relative to permanency hearings in juvenile cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0118h). The committee's amendment (0118h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 7, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 6, 2008, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0118h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0118h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • February 8, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0118h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0118h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0118h NT: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:30 p.m
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:30 p.m.; SC16
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 08/15/2008; Chapter 0213

Laws It Would Change

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