SB 536 (2016): relative to emergency interim relief under the child protection act.

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SB 536 (2016)

relative to emergency interim relief under 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: 200

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 18, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 536 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection”. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 11, 2016. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2016, 3:10 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • March 29, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 19, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 18, 2016: Hearing: 02/18/2016, Room 100, SH, 03:10 pm; SC6
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/03/2016; SC8
  • March 3, 2016: Special Order SB 536 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection, MA
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 01:00 PM LOB 206
  • April 19, 2016: Executive Session: 04/19/2016 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. Brewster) 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • June 6, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2016; Chapter 0200; Effective 08/05/2016

Laws It Would Change

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