HB 551 (2013): relative to the composition and duties of the task force on work and family.

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HB 551 (2013)

relative to the composition and duties of the task force on work and family.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 111

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 7, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 26, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0718h). The committee's amendment (0718h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held public hearings on April 9, 2013 and April 23, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1368s). The committee's amendment (1368s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1368s (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 25, 2013, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 26, 2013, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 5, 2013, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 9, 2013, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 23, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0718h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1368s — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1368s (Rep Walz) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 26, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/26/2013 11:15 AM LOB 206
  • March 5, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2013 9:30 AM LOB 206
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0718h(NT) for Mar 13 (Vote 15-1; Part II, RC)
  • March 6, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0718h (New Title)
  • March 13, 2013: Amendment #0718h(NT): AA VV
  • March 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0718h(NT): MA VV
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • April 9, 2013: Hearing: 4/9/13, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
  • April 9, 2013: Hearing: 4/9/13, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • April 23, 2013: Hearing: 4/23/13, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC17
  • April 24, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1368s, 5/2/13; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Committee Amendment 1368s, AA, VV
  • May 2, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1368s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1368s (Rep Walz): MA VV; HJ43, PG.1463
  • May 30, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2013: Enrolled, 5/29/13; HJ45, PG.1527
  • June 25, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/25/2013; Effective 06/25/2013; Chapter 0111

Laws It Would Change

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