HB 329-FN (2011): requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.

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HB 329-FN (2011)

requiring parental notification before abortions may be performed on unemancipated minors.

  • Status: Veto overridden, became law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 205

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0531h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0531h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 256–102. On March 16, 2011 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt)” on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2011-2052s), offered by Sen. Houde, was rejected on a roll call 8–16 on May 25, 2011. A floor amendment (2011-2170s), offered by Sen. Houde, was rejected on a roll call 9–15 on May 25, 2011. On May 25, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on June 15, 2011. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 22, 2011 the House voted 266–102 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold. On June 22, 2011 the Senate voted 17–7 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 28, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 21, 2011, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 16, 2011, House: OTP/AM 0531H — yeas 256, nays 102, passed
  • March 16, 2011, House: Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt) — voice vote, failed
  • May 25, 2011, Senate: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment 2052s — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • May 25, 2011, Senate: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment 2170s — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • May 25, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • June 22, 2011, House: SHALL HB 329 BECOME LAW — yeas 266, nays 102, passed
  • June 22, 2011, Senate: Notwithstanding the Governor's veto shall the bill become law? — yeas 17, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 28, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/28/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 1, 2011: Executive Session: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0531h for Mar 15 (Vote 12-4; RC)
  • March 9, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-0531h
  • March 9, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 16, 2011: Amendment #0531h Adopted, VV
  • March 16, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0531h: MA RC 256-102
  • March 16, 2011: Reconsideration (Rep Bettencourt): MF VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 21, 2011: Hearing: 4/21/11, Room 100, State House, 1:45 p.m.; SC20
  • May 13, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/25/11; SC25
  • May 25, 2011: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment #2011-2052s, NT, RC 8Y-16N, AF
  • May 25, 2011: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment #2011-2170s, RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • May 25, 2011: Ought to Pass, RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 25, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2011: Vetoed By Governor 06/15/2011
  • June 22, 2011: Veto Overridden: RC 266-102 By Required Two-Thirds
  • June 22, 2011: Notwithstanding the Governor’s Veto, Shall HB 329 Become Law: RC 17Y-7N, Veto Overridden by required two-thirds
  • June 23, 2011: Veto Override 06/22/2011; Effective 01/01/2012; Chapter 0205

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