SB 464 (2008): relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.

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SB 464 (2008)

relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0484) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2008 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 April 1, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House kill it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0484} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC2
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC5
  • February 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0484} [2/14/08]; SC6, Pg.21
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0484}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0484}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 10, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 30 Reg (vote 12-3)
  • April 30, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 165 (2009): relative to the number of children in a licensed foster home.

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