HB 305 (2015): relative to assessment of and discharge planning for minors in the juvenile court system.

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HB 305 (2015)

relative to assessment of and discharge planning for minors in the juvenile court system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 260

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2015. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2015, February 10, 2015, February 12, 2015 and February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0693h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0693h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1875s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1875s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 28, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 28, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1875s and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Gargasz)” on a voice vote. On June 4, 2015 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on June 16, 2015 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2235c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (2235c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2015, making it Chapter 260 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 3, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 10, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 12, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 17, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 3, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 5, 2015, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • June 16, 2015, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0693h — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1875s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1875s and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Gargasz) — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2015, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2015, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 27, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/27/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 28, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 3, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2015 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 10, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2015 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 12, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2015 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 17, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/17/2015 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0693h for Mar 11 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC19, PG. 390
  • March 11, 2015: Amendment #0693h: AA VV
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0693h: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 5, 2015: Hearing: 5/5/15, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC19
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1875s, 5/28/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC23
  • May 28, 2015: Committee Amendment 1875s, AA, VV
  • May 28, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1875s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2015: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1875s and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Gargasz): MA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Speaker Appoints: Reps Itse, P. Long, Berrien, Edelblut
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Lasky, and Cataldo
  • June 11, 2015: Conferee Change: Rep Ferreira Replaces Rep Edelblut
  • June 16, 2015: Conference Committee Meeting: 6/16/2015 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • June 18, 2015: Conferee Change: Rep Gargasz Replaces Rep Ferreira
  • June 18, 2015: Conferee Change: Rep Ferreira Replaces Rep Gargasz
  • June 18, 2015: Conference Committee Report #2015-2235c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 24, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2235c; Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2235c: Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/24/2015)
  • July 20, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/20/2015; Chapter 260; Sections 1, 4, 5, 6 Effective 7/1/2015 at 12:01 a.m., Remainder Effective 9/18/2015

Laws It Would Change

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