HB 1234 (2018): permitting foster parents to intervene in a legal proceeding involving the custody of a child in their care.

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HB 1234 (2018)

permitting foster parents to intervene in a legal proceeding involving the custody of a child in their care.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2018 and February 5, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB TBA
  • February 2, 2018, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 5, 2018, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 01:00 PM LOB TBA
  • February 2, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2018 01:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 5, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/05/2018 03:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018

Laws It Would Change

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