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HB 1278 - 2023-24
Supporting guardianships and voluntary placement with nonrelative kin.
Sponsors: Ortiz-Self, Senn, Callan, Simmons, Davis, Reeves, Reed, Fey, Cortes, Ormsby
By Request: Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Companion Bill: SB 5124
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Friday, April 19, 2024 11:22 AM
Current Version:
HB 1278
Current Status:
HRules X
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Friday, April 19, 2024 11:22 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
HB 1278
Current Status:
HRules X
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 12
First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (View Original Bill)
Jan 24
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 3
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 7
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 13
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 22
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 25
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 7
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 13
Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
House Rules "X" file.
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