SB 129-FN (2013): relative to court-ordered placements in shelter care facilities and at the Sununu Youth Services Center, relative to the children in need of services (CHINS) program, and establishing a committee to study programs for children in need.

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SB 129-FN (2013)

relative to court-ordered placements in shelter care facilities and at the Sununu Youth Services Center, relative to the children in need of services (CHINS) program, and establishing a committee to study programs for children in need.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0743s). On March 14, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0743s, NT, Without Objection, 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0743s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 3, 2013 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee held a work session on April 23, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1378h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1378h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2013 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 23, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1905h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 15–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1905h) was adopted on a roll call 175–137 on June 5, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-1967h) was rejected on a roll call 140–170 on June 5, 2013. On June 5, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 179–132. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep John Hunt)” on a division vote 214–95. On June 12, 2013 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a roll call 13–11, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 19, 2013, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 16, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 23, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 24, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 23, 2013, 11:15 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0743s, NT, Without Objection, 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0743s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1378h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: MAJ AM 1905H(NT) — yeas 175, nays 137, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: FLAM 1967H(NT) (REP JOHN HUNT) — yeas 140, nays 170, failed
  • June 5, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1905H(NT) — yeas 179, nays 132, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep John Hunt) — yeas 214, nays 95, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Non-concur — yeas 13, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 5, 2013: Hearing: 3/5/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC9
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0743s, NT, 3/14/13; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • March 14, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0743s, NT, Without Objection, 2/3 necessary, MA, VV
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0743s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0743s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 19, 2013: Hearing: 3/19/13, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/28/13; SC13
  • March 28, 2013: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law; HJ35, PG.1191 <FIN>
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 23, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/23/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 24, 2013: Executive Session: 4/24/2013 1:00 PM LOB 206 ==Or One Hour After House Session==
  • April 25, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1378h(NT) for May 8 (Vote 16-0; CC); HC36, PG.1195
  • April 25, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1378h (New Title); HC36, PG.1216-1217
  • May 8, 2013: Amendment #1378h(NT): AA VV; HJ41, PG.1387
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1378h(NT): MA VV; HJ41, PG.1387
  • May 8, 2013: Referred to Finance; HJ41, PG.1387
  • May 13, 2013: DIV III, Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment #2013-1655h(NT): 5/23/2013 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 13, 2013: DIV III, Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment #2013-1656h(NT): 5/23/2013 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 23, 2013: Division III Work Session: 5/23/2013 11:15 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2013: Executive Session: 5/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 30, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1905h(NT) for June 5 (Vote 15-8; RC); HC42, PG.1432-1433
  • May 30, 2013: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2013-1905h (New Title); HC42, PG.1453-1454
  • May 30, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass; HC42, PG.1432-1433
  • June 5, 2013: Amendment #1905h(NT): AA RC 175-137; HJ49, PG.1611-1614
  • June 5, 2013: Floor Amendment #2013-1967h(NT) (Rep John Hunt): AF RC 140-170; HJ49, PG.1614-1617
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1905h(NT): MA RC 179-132; HJ49, PG.1611-1618
  • June 5, 2013: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep John Hunt): MA DIV 214-95; HJ49, PG.1619-1623
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with House Amendments #1378h, NT, #1905h, NT, RC 13Y-11N, MA

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