SB 537 (2016): relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports.

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SB 537 (2016)

relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children

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 March 1, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0859s). The committee's amendment (0859s) 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 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2016-1899h), offered by Rep. Itse, was rejected on a division vote 163–181 on May 11, 2016. On May 11, 2016 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 169–179. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 201–148.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2016, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 29, 2016, 1:45 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 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0859s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 163, nays 181, failed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 201, nays 148, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 169, nays 179, failed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 1, 2016: Hearing: 03/01/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:20 pm; SC7
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0859s , 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0859s, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0859s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 01:45 PM LOB 206
  • April 19, 2016: Executive Session: 04/19/2016 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • April 21, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 11, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 11-3; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: FLAM #2016-1899h (Rep. Itse): AF DV 163-181 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass: MF RC 169-179 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 201-148 05/11/2016

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 1261 (2018): relative to record management of abuse and neglect reports.
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