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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5008: Adoption support program

Modifying the adoption support reconsideration program.

Summary

  • The eligibility criteria for the adoption reconsideration program is expanded, to allow for payment of expenses, for children who are at high risk of physical, mental or emotional problems as a result of conditions exposed to prior to the adoption. The needs of the child no longer require review and approval by the office of personal health services.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5008), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 19, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanine Long (R-44)
Introduced
January 13, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 12, 1998
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1432
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanine Long (R-44)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Rosa Franklin D-29Joseph Zarelli R-18Shirley Winsley R-28

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 19, 1997
Version voted on: SB 5008
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican25010
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5008 in other sessions

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