SB 244 (2015): relative to abuse and neglect investigations and establishing a commission to review child abuse fatalities.

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SB 244 (2015)

relative to abuse and neglect investigations and establishing a commission to review child abuse fatalities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 127

The Story

It was introduced on February 12, 2015 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0974s). The committee's amendment (0974s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 28, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1388), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1388h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1388h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2015-1877EBA) was adopted on a voice vote on May 21, 2015. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1877e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2015, making it Chapter 127 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2015, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 7, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 28, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 26, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0974s — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1388h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2015, Senate: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1388h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 10, 2015: Hearing: 3/10/15, Room 101, LOB, 1:40 p.m.; SC12
  • March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0974s, 3/26/15; SC14
  • March 25, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law (in recess of 3/25/2015)
  • March 26, 2015: Committee Amendment 0974s, AA, VV
  • March 26, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0974s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 28, 2015: Executive Session: 4/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 29, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1388 for May 6 (Vote 11-0; CC)
  • May 6, 2015: Amendment #1388h: AA VV
  • May 6, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1388h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2015: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1388h, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1877EBA: AA VV (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 21, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1877e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 5/21/2015)
  • May 28, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/28/2015)
  • June 3, 2015: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/16; Chapter 0127
  • June 16, 2015: I. Sections 1, 2, & 3 Effective 01/01/16
  • June 16, 2015: II. Section 5 Effective 06/30/16
  • June 16, 2015: III. Remainder Effective 06/11/15

Laws It Would Change

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