SB 143 (2017): relative to court requests for documents in conjunction with petitions for guardianship of a minor and guardianship of an incapacitated person.

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SB 143 (2017)

relative to court requests for documents in conjunction with petitions for guardianship of a minor and guardianship of an incapacitated person.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 39

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0583s). On March 16, 2017 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2017-0583s , 2/3 Necessary”. The committee's amendment (2017-0583s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2017 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 4, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2017, making it Chapter 39 of the session laws. It took effect on July 8, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2017, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 8, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 4, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 11, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0583s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 22, 2017: Hearing: 02/22/2017, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 am
  • March 8, 2017: Hearing: 03/08/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am, on proposed amendment #2017-0583s
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0583s , 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Chair Ruled Sections of Amendment #2017-0583s Non-Germane, 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2017-0583s , 2/3 Necessary, MA; 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0583s , AA, VV; 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0583s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2017
  • April 4, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/04/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 11, 2017: Executive Session: 04/11/2017 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2017 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
  • May 9, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 05/09/2017; Chapter 0039; Effective 07/08/2017

Laws It Would Change

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