BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 6716: Children/dependency matters
Encouraging the need for representation of children in dependency matters.
Summary
- Requires notification to certain children involved in dependency matters of the child's right to request legal counsel and to petition for reinstatement of parental rights.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Joe McDermott (D-34)
- Introduced
- January 22, 2010 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Companion bill
- HB 2735
AN ACT Relating to the representation of children in dependency matters;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Joe McDermott (D-34)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
SB 6716 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6716 (2007–08) Domestic partnerships
- SB 6716 (2005–06) Community credit needs
- SB 6716 (2003–04) Alternative energy sources
- SB 6716 (2001–02) Medical assistance program
- SB 6716 (1999–00) Growth management
- SB 6716 (1997–98) Child care background checks
- SB 6716 (1995–96) Dog or cat sales