HB 1215 (2010): relative to gender neutral references in certain public assistance statutes.

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HB 1215 (2010)

relative to gender neutral references in certain public assistance statutes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2010 and February 9, 2010. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0559h). The committee's amendment (0559h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2010, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 28, 2010, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 9, 2010, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 4, 2010, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0559h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • January 28, 2010: Executive Session: 1/28/2010 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 9, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 2/9/2010 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0559h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 12-0)
  • February 16, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0559h
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0559h Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0559h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 4, 2010: Hearing: May 4, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC17
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/14/2010; Effective 08/13/2010; Chapter 0136

Laws It Would Change

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