HB 1647-FN (2012): requiring the department of health and human services to license supervised visitation centers.

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HB 1647-FN (2012)

requiring the department of health and human services to license supervised visitation centers.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 8 by a vote of 11–1. On February 8, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 11 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 25, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 26, 2012, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • January 25, 2012: Executive Session: 1/25/2012 1:15 PM LOB 306
  • January 25, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 8 (Vote 11-1; RC)
  • February 8, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • February 16, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 2/16/2012 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration for Interim Study
  • June 26, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/2012 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/18/2012 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 11-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 405-FN (2016): requiring the department of health and human services to license supervised visitation centers.
  • HB 478-FN (2013): requiring the department of health and human services to license supervised visitation centers.

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