HB 1419 (2012): relative to the rights of military parents.

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HB 1419 (2012)

relative to the rights of military parents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held a work session on February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 23, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0984h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0984h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-2103s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2103s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #2103s (Rep Moran)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 13, 2012, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 23, 2012, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 30, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0984h — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2103s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #2103s (Rep Moran) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 1:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 9, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/9/2012 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 9, 2012: Executive Session: 2/9/2012 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 23, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/23/2012 8:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 23, 2012: Executive Session: 2/23/2012 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0984h for Mar 7 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 23, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0984h
  • March 7, 2012: Amendment #0984h Adopted, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0984h: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 30, 2012: Hearing: 4/30/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC16A
  • May 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-2103s, 5/16/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
  • May 16, 2012: Committee Amendment 2103s; AA, VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2103s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #2103s (Rep Moran): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/13/2012; Effective 06/13/2012; Chapter 0213

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