HB 1651 (2016): relative to the duties of the commission to review child abuse fatalities.
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HB 1651 (2016)
relative to the duties of the commission to review child abuse fatalities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 229
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 January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0097h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0097h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 4, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1555s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1555s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1555s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gargasz. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2016, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John L. Balcom (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. John Fothergill (R - Coos 1)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB206
- January 26, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- April 21, 2016, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- February 4, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0097h — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1555s — voice vote, passed
- May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1555s — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 02:00 PM LOB206
- January 26, 2016: Executive Session: 01/26/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
- February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0097h (NT) for 02/04/2016 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- February 4, 2016: Amendment #2016-0097h : AA VV 02/04/2016
- February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0097h: MA VV 02/04/2016
- February 18, 2016: Introduced 02/18/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 21, 2016: Hearing: 04/21/2016, Room 103, SH, 01:30 pm
- May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1555s , 05/05/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 5, 2016: Committee Amendment 1555s, AA, VV; 05/05/2016
- May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1555s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
- May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1555s (Rep. Gargasz): MA VV 05/19/2016
- June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
- June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
- June 9, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/09/2016; Chapter 229; Eff. 6/9/2016