HB 1386 (2008): relative to a grandparent’s rights to access court and case records involving a grandchild in child abuse and neglect cases.

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HB 1386 (2008)

relative to a grandparent’s rights to access court and case records involving a grandchild in child abuse and neglect cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 258

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 22, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2008 and February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 and February 21, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0766h). The committee's amendment (0766h) 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 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1743) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1743 NT (Rep Gile)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2008, making it Chapter 258 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 5, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 19, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 29, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0766h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1743}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1743 NT (Rep Gile) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/21/2008 9:39 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/21/2008 10:29 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0766h for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0766h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0766h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0766h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC16
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1743}(New Title) [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.6-7
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1743}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1743}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1743 NT (Rep Gile): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/26/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0258

Laws It Would Change

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