HB 1260-FN-LOCAL (2014): relative to communication of the cost of services provided under the children in need of services (CHINS) program to parents.

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HB 1260-FN-LOCAL (2014)

relative to communication of the cost of services provided under the children in need of services (CHINS) program to parents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 57

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 January 28, 2014. The committee held work sessions on February 4, 2014, February 11, 2014 and March 4, 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 2014-0708h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0708h) 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 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 4, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 11, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 4, 2014, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 208
  • March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 25, 2014, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0708h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 4, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/4/2014 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 11, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2014 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 4, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2014 9:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0708h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 12, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0708h AA VV
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0708h MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • March 25, 2014: Hearing: 3/25/14, Room 103, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC11
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0057; Effective 1/01/2015

Laws It Would Change

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