SB 515-FN (2016): relative to the child protection act.

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SB 515-FN (2016)

relative to the child protection act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 308

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 10, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2016-0964s), offered by Sen. Kelly, was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2016-1159s), offered by Sen. Reagan, was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 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 5, 2016. The committee held a work session on April 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1354h) by a vote of 11–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1354h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-1481h), offered by Rep. Itse, was rejected on a voice vote on April 20, 2016. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 203–129. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2016 and April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1631h) by a vote of 24–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1631h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2119e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2016, making it Chapter 308 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2016, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 12, 2016, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 25, 2016, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2016, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0964s — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1159s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 203, nays 129, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1631h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendments #1354h, NT, and #1631h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 16, 2016: Hearing: 02/16/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm; SC6
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Kelly Floor Amendment #2016-0964s , AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0964s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/10/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Reagan Floor Amendment #2016-1159s , AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1159s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 12, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/12/2016 08:30 AM LOB 206
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 13, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 20, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1354h (NT) for 04/20/2016 (Vote 11-3; RC)
  • April 20, 2016: Amendment #2016-1354h : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: FLAM #2016-1481h (Rep. Itse): AF VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1354h: MA RC 203-129 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Finance 04/20/2016
  • April 25, 2016: Division III Work Session: 04/25/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2016: Division III Work Session: 04/26/2016 01:30 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2016: Executive Session: 05/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 11, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1631h for 05/11/2016 (Vote 24-2; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1631h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1631h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Moved to Concur with House Amendments #1354h, NT, and #1631h, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2119e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2119e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 21, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2016; Chapter 0308
  • June 22, 2016: I. Sections 3 and 4 Effective 07/01/2016
  • June 22, 2016: II. Section 5 Effective 07/01/2020
  • June 22, 2016: III. Remainder Effective 06/21/2016

Laws It Would Change

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