HB 1279 (2016): relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.
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HB 1279 (2016)
relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 5, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien (R - Rock 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Edith Hogan (R - Hills 34)
- Rep. Dennis Green (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Fred Doucette (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Kurt Wuelper (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Carl Seidel (R - Hills 28)
- Sen. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 16, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- April 29, 2016, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 01:00 PM LOB 206
- February 3, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 01:00 PM LOB 206
- February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
- March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 29, 2016: Hearing: 04/29/2016, Room 100, SH, 02:15 pm
- May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/05/2016
- May 5, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/05/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 338 (2017): relative to grounds for termination of parental rights.