SB 566 (2024): relative to establishing a committee to study foster care families and the foster care system.

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SB 566 (2024)

relative to establishing a committee to study foster care families and the foster care system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 20

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2024, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws. It took effect on May 14, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2024, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 2, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • April 2, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 1, 2024: Hearing: 02/01/2024, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am
  • March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/07/2024, Vote 5-0; SC 9A
  • March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • April 2, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/02/2024 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • April 2, 2024: Executive Session: 04/02/2024 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • April 2, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/02/2024 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 11, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/11/2024
  • May 2, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/02/2024)
  • May 2, 2024: Enrolled 05/02/2024 adopted
  • May 14, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/2024; Chapter 0020; Effective 05/14/2024

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