SB 422 (2024): changing several references and modifying language in parentage and birth records.

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SB 422 (2024)

changing several references and modifying language in parentage and birth records.

  • Status: Indefinitely postponed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1458s). The committee's amendment (2024-1458s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2024 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 April 12, 2024 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2024, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 9, 2024 the House failed “Lay SB422 on Table” on a division vote 136–228, on a motion by Rep. Margaret Drye. A floor amendment (2024-1697h) was adopted on a division vote 337–28 on May 9, 2024, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2024-1698h) was rejected on a division vote 181–183 on May 9, 2024. On May 9, 2024 the House failed “Lay SB422 on Table” on a division vote 179–186, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On May 9, 2024 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a division vote 187–178, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2024, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 24, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • May 1, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • April 11, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1458s — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Lay SB422 on Table — yeas 136, nays 228, failed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 337, nays 28, passed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 181, nays 183, failed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Lay SB422 on Table — yeas 179, nays 186, failed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 187, nays 178, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 6, 2024: Hearing: 02/06/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • April 11, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1458s , 04/11/2024, Vote 5-0; SC 14A
  • April 11, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-1458s , AA, VV; 04/11/2024
  • April 11, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1458s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/11/2024
  • April 12, 2024: Introduced 04/12/2024 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/24/2024 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • May 1, 2024: Executive Session: 05/01/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • May 1, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 05/01/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
  • May 9, 2024: Lay SB422 on Table (Rep. Drye): MF DV 136-228 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Amendment #2024-1697h : AA DV 337-28 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Amendment #2024-1698h : AF DV 181-183 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Lay SB422 on Table (Rep. Weber): MF DV 179-186 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MA DV 187-178 05/09/2024

Laws It Would Change

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