SB 543-FN (2016): relative to private transferring of adopted children.

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SB 543-FN (2016)

relative to private transferring of adopted children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 159

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0824s). The committee's amendment (0824s) 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 12, 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. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). An enrolled bill amendment (2016-1884e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2016. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1884e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2016, making it Chapter 159 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2016, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 29, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0824s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 16, 2016: Hearing: 02/16/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:20 am; SC5
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0824s , 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0824s, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0824s, 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 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Judiciary 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1884e : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1884e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/12/2016)
  • May 27, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2016; Chapter 0159; Effective 07/01/2016

Laws It Would Change

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