SB 173 (2013): relative to criminal background checks for individuals volunteering or applying for employment at licensed child care facilities.

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SB 173 (2013)

relative to criminal background checks for individuals volunteering or applying for employment at licensed child care facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 216

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0851s). The committee's amendment (0851s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 8, 2013 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2013, making it Chapter 216 of the session laws. It took effect on September 8, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2013, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 24, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 21, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0851s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • March 5, 2013: Hearing: 3/5/13, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC10
  • March 13, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0851s, 3/21/13; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Amendment 0851s, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0851s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law; HJ31, PG.1076 <CJ>
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 11:00 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 for May 8 (Vote 15-1; CC); HC36, PG.1195
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ41, PG.1387
  • May 8, 2013: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety; HJ41, PG.1387
  • May 21, 2013: Public Hearing: 5/21/2013 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 28, 2013: Executive Session: 5/28/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 28, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 5 (Vote 13-0; CC); HC42, PG.1427
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ49, PG.1566
  • June 20, 2013: Enrolled [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 20, 2013: Enrolled (6/12/13)
  • July 10, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2013; Chapter 0216; Effective 09/08/2013

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