HB 1650 (2018): removing education as required by law as a criterion for determining child neglect.

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HB 1650 (2018)

removing education as required by law as a criterion for determining child neglect.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 public hearings on January 30, 2018 and February 21, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0783h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 12–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 241–88. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 7 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 9, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB206

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Interim Study — yeas 241, nays 88, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 30, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/30/2018 02:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/20/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/21/2018 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 28, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0783h (NT)
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 12-2; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 241-88 03/06/2018
  • October 9, 2018: Executive Session: 10/09/2018 10:00 AM LOB206
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 7-1)

Laws It Would Change

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