BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2770: Child dependency proceedings

Providing for representation of parties in child dependency and termination proceedings.

Summary

  • A legislative finding is made that counties have assumed the burden of funding counsel and guardians ad litem in child dependency and termination proceedings, but that the volume of these cases is driven by legislative mandate and state agency action.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2770), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Clements (R-14)
Introduced
January 20, 1998 in the House
Last action
February 6, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Clements (R-14)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2770 in other sessions

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