SB 731-FN (2020): relative to foster family assistance and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 731-FN (2020)

relative to foster family assistance and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0606s). The committee's amendment (2020-0606s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 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 2020-1133s). On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 3:40 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0606s — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 28, 2020: Hearing: 01/28/2020, Room 101, LOB, 03:40 pm
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0606s , 02/13/2020; SC 6A
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0606s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0606s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/13/2020
  • March 9, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1133s
  • June 16, 2020: Placed on Laid on Table Consent List and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

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