BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 1542: Placement of children

Modifying placement of juveniles, specifically addressing independent living.

Summary

  • Independent living is added as an option that may be included in a permanency plan for children 16 years of age or older. The plan must identify the services provided for the child's successful transition from foster care to independent living.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1542), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lisa Brown (D-3)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the House
Last action
January 8, 1996
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5520
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Brown (D-3)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1542
88 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican52901
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Excused (1)

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 1542 in other sessions

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