HB 254 (2022): relative to the placement of minors in secure settings.

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HB 254 (2022)

relative to the placement of minors in secure settings.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0140h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0140h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 24, 2021 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 2021 and March 22, 2021. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 8, 2021 and October 6, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2162h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-2162h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2022 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 151–204, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 264–87. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1843s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1843s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-1908s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kimberly Rice.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law
  • March 16, 2021, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance
  • March 22, 2021, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance
  • March 29, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance
  • September 8, 2021, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • October 6, 2021, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 7, 2022, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0140h — voice vote, passed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 151, nays 204, failed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 264, nays 87, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1843s and 2022-1908s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 28, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/28/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92889961863 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 18, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0140h (Vote 14-1; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Amendment #2021-0140h : AA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0140h: MA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Referred to Finance 02/24/2021
  • March 16, 2021: Division III Work Session: 03/16/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93701004543
  • March 22, 2021: Division III Work Session: 03/22/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93701004543
  • March 29, 2021: Executive Session: 03/29/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92166004660
  • March 30, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 8, 2021: Division III Work Session: 09/08/2021 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • September 29, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Division III Work Session: 09/29/2021 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • October 6, 2021: Division III Work Session: 10/06/2021 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • October 26, 2021: Executive Session: 10/26/2021 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • October 28, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2162h 10/28/2021 (Vote 21-0; RC)
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2162h : AA VV 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. Baldasaro): MF RC 151-204 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2162h: MA RC 264-87 01/06/2022
  • April 7, 2022: Hearing: 04/07/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1843s , 05/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 5, 2022: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove HB 254 from the Consent Calendar; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1843s , AA, VV; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2022-1908s , AA, VV; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1843s and 2022-1908s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Rice): MA VV 05/12/2012

Laws It Would Change

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