HB 52 (2011): relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 52 (2011)

relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2011 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2011. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 2011, January 27, 2011, February 8, 2011 and March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0480h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0480h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 with changes (amendment 2011-1678s). The committee's amendment (1678s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2011 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1678s (Rep Moran)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2011, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2011, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 18, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 27, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 8, 2011, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2011, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 7, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 21, 2011, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0480h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1678s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2011, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1678s (Rep Moran) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2011: Introduced 1/5/2011 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 13, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/13/2011 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • January 18, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/18/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 27, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/27/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 8, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/8/2011 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • March 3, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2011 12:00 PM LOB 206
  • March 7, 2011: Executive Session: 3/7/2011 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 8, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0480h for Mar 15 (Vote 10-2; RC)
  • March 8, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0480h
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0480h Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0480h: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 21, 2011: Hearing: 4/21/11, Room 100, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC20
  • May 3, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1678s, 5/11/11; SC23
  • May 11, 2011: Committee Amendment 1678s, AA, VV
  • May 11, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1678s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 11, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 1, 2011: House Concurs with Senate AM #1678s (Rep Moran): MA VV
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2011: Signed By Governor 06/14/2011; Effective 08/13/2011; Chapter 0162

Laws It Would Change

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