SB 34-FN (2011): relative to orders of notice in guardianship cases; relative to approvals of marriages for persons under 18 years of age by the judicial branch family division; and relative to the adjudicatory hearing date in child protection cases.

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SB 34-FN (2011)

relative to orders of notice in guardianship cases; relative to approvals of marriages for persons under 18 years of age by the judicial branch family division; and relative to the adjudicatory hearing date in child protection cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 177

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2011 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-0301s). The committee's amendment (0301s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 23, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On February 23, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 9, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2011. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2011 the House voted to pass it 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 177 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2011, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
  • April 5, 2011, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 17, 2011, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 23, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0301s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 10, 2011: Hearing: 2/10/2011, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC10
  • February 15, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-0301s, NT, 2/23/11; SC12
  • February 23, 2011: Committee Amendment 0301s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 23, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0301s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • February 25, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/9/11; SC14
  • March 9, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 9, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/5/2011 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 17, 2011: Executive Session: 5/17/2011 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 18, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 25 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 25, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/11; Chapter 0177I. Section 3 Effective 01/01/12II. Remainder Effective 08/13/11

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