HB 1236 (2014): relative to the use of metal detection devices at supervised visitation centers and establishing a commission to study supervised visitation centers.

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HB 1236 (2014)

relative to the use of metal detection devices at supervised visitation centers and establishing a commission to study supervised visitation centers.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2013-2014
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0718h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0718h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 1, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2014, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
February 18, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
April 23, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0718h(NT) — voice vote, passed
May 1, 2014, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Children and Family Law
January 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 1:30 PM LOB 206
January 30, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 1:30 PM LOB 206
February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 11:15 AM LOB 206
February 18, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/18/2014 1:00 PM LOB 206
March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 206
March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0718h (Vote 16-0; CC)
March 7, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0718h (New Title)
March 12, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0718h (New Title) AA VV
March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0718h(NT) MA VV
March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
April 23, 2014: Hearing: 4/23/14, Room 100, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/1/14; SC16
May 1, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

SB 205-FN (2014): relative to the use of metal detection devices at supervised visitation centers and establishing a commission to study supervised visitation centers.