BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5520: Placement of children

Modifying placement of juveniles, specifically addressing independent living.

Summary

  • A permanency plan may include independent living, if the child is 16 years or older. The plan must identify the services to be provided for the child's successful transition from foster care to independent living.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5520), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 5, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 17, 1995
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 25, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 17, 1995
Session law
Chapter 53, Laws of 1995
Companion bill
HB 1542
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5520
45 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21013
Republican24000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 5, 1995
Version voted on: SB 5520
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (1)

History

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SB 5520 in other sessions

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