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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5379
SB 5379: Dependency petition hearings
Revising rules for public access to dependency hearings.
Summary
Requires that all dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings be open to the public unless the court determines the hearing should be closed based on the interests of the child or request of the parent. From the House Bill Analysis (SB 5379), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2003
IntroducedJan 23, 2003
Out of committeeFeb 17, 2003
Passed SenateMar 19, 2003
Passed HouseApr 14, 2003
GovernorMay 12, 2003
LawMay 12, 2003
Introduced January 23, 2003 in the Senate
Last action May 12, 2003
Session law Chapter 228, Laws of 2003
Sponsors (7)
Votes (3)
History (23)
Official bill page & text ↗
AN ACT Relating to dependency petition hearings;
Votes
Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage
Passed March 19, 2003
Version voted on: ESB 5379
48 Yea0 Nay0 Absent1 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 23 0 0 1 Republican 25 0 0 0
How each member voted
House · FP as Amd by the House
Passed April 14, 2003
Version voted on: ESB 5379
93 Yea0 Nay0 Absent5 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 48 0 0 4 Republican 45 0 0 1
How each member voted
Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House
Passed April 21, 2003
Version voted on: ESB 5379
47 Yea0 Nay0 Absent2 Excused
Party Yea Nay Absent Excused
Democrat 24 0 0 0 Republican 23 0 0 2
How each member voted
History
May 12, 2003 Effective date 7/27/2003. (ESB 5379) May 12, 2003 Chapter 228, 2003 Laws. (ESB 5379) May 12, 2003 Governor signed. (ESB 5379) Apr 27, 2003 Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5379) Apr 25, 2003 Speaker signed. (ESB 5379) Apr 23, 2003 President signed. (ESB 5379) Apr 21, 2003 Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5379) Apr 21, 2003 Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 5379) Apr 14, 2003 Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (ESB 5379) Apr 14, 2003 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5379) Apr 14, 2003 Committee amendment adopted as amended. (ESB 5379) Apr 9, 2003 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5379) Apr 4, 2003 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5379) Apr 2, 2003 CFS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 5379) Apr 2, 2003 CFS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 5379) Mar 21, 2003 First reading, referred to Children & Family Services. (ESB 5379) Mar 19, 2003 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5379) Mar 19, 2003 Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5379) Mar 19, 2003 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 5379) Mar 12, 2003 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5379) Feb 17, 2003 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5379) Feb 14, 2003 CFC - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5379) Jan 23, 2003 First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections. (ESB 5379)
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