HB 538-FN (2011): establishing a reporting system for court decisions relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and the appointment of guardians ad litem.

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HB 538-FN (2011)

establishing a reporting system for court decisions relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and the appointment of guardians ad litem.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 23, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2011, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 23, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 10, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/10/2011 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2011: Executive Session: 2/14/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 16, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 23 (Vote 13-3; RC)
  • February 16, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 23, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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