HB 702 (2008): relative to continued jurisdiction in child protection cases.

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HB 702 (2008)

relative to continued jurisdiction in child protection cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 30, 2007, September 27, 2007 and October 17, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2007 and November 6, 2007. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2512h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2512h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 31, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1792) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • August 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • September 27, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 17, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 3, 2008, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2512h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 21, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 6/21/07 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • August 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • September 27, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 16, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/16/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 17, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/07 9:30 AM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 10/25/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/1/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/6/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2512h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote 15-0;CC); HC2 PG118
  • November 6, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2512h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2512h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2512h (New Title): MA VV
  • January 31, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1792}, Adopted
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1792 Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0204

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