SB 592-FN-A (2018): relative to the child welfare system.

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SB 592-FN-A (2018)

relative to the child welfare system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 337

The Story

It was introduced on January 18, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0992s). On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0992s). The committee's amendment (2018-0992s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1153s). The committee's amendment (2018-1153s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2018 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 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 2018, April 11, 2018 and April 16, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1704h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1704h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-2099e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 26, 2018, making it Chapter 337 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 3, 2018, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 6, 2018, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 11, 2018, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 16, 2018, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 24, 2018, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 25, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0992s — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1153s — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1704h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 18, 2018: Introduced 01/18/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 8, 2018: Hearing: 02/08/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0992s , 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0992s , 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0992s , AA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0992s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/14/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1153s , 03/22/2018; SC 13A
  • March 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1153s , AA, VV; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1153s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Finance
  • April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 02:45 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 6, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/06/2018 09:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 11, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/11/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 16, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/16/2018 09:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 23, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Division III Work Session: 04/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 24, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/24/2018 09:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 25, 2018: Executive Session: 04/25/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1704h for 05/02/2018 (Vote 23-0; RC)
  • May 3, 2018: Amendment #2018-1704h : AA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1704h: MA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2099e : AA VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2099e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 26, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2018; Chapter 0337
  • June 29, 2018: I. Section 1 & 18 shall not take effect
  • June 29, 2018: II. Section 17 Effective 06/26/2018
  • June 29, 2018: III. Remainder Effective 07/01/2018

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