HB 694 (2009): adopting the uniform child abduction prevention act.

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HB 694 (2009)

adopting the uniform child abduction prevention act.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0690h). The committee's amendment (0690h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 19, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 19, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0690h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 12, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0690h for Mar 24 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 12, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0690h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0690h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0690h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 19, 2009: Hearing; May 19, 2009, Room 103, State House, 02:00 p.m.; SC23
  • May 19, 2009: Hearing; May 19, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC24
  • May 28, 2009: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [06/03/09]; SC26
  • June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 694 to the front of the Calendar
  • June 3, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate, [Not Voted On]
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

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