HB 1383 (2008): adopting the uniform child abduction prevention act.

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HB 1383 (2008)

adopting the uniform child abduction prevention act.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Civil Actions

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 9, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0143h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on February 12, 2008 and March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC unanimously, 13–0. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 4, 2008 and June 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 17, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 29, 2008, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 4, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • June 4, 2008, 10:00 AM: work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • June 17, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0143h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/17/2008 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 29, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/29/08 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:45 PM LOB 206
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 16-0, CC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0143h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0143h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0143h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 4, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 3/4/2008 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC (vote 13-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
  • June 4, 2008: Organizational Interim Study Work Session: 6/4/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • June 17, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/17/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • June 26, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 11-0)

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