HB 327-FN (2013): relative to payment of attorneys' fees for indigent parents in termination of parental rights cases.

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HB 327-FN (2013)

relative to payment of attorneys' fees for indigent parents in termination of parental rights cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 104

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1214s). The committee's amendment (1214s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2013 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 May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1214s (Rep Walz)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2013, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 19, 2013, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 2, 2013, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1214s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1214s (Rep Walz) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 11:15 AM LOB 206
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 6 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 7, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2013: Hearing: 4/2/13, Room 100, SH, 10:20 a.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1214s, 4/18/13; SC16
  • April 18, 2013: Committee Amendment 1214s, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1214s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • April 24, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/2/13; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1214s (Rep Walz): MA VV; HJ43, PG.1463
  • May 30, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2013: Enrolled, 5/29/13; HJ45, PG.1527
  • June 24, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/24/2013; Effective 07/01/2013; Chapter 0104

Laws It Would Change

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