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SB 6306 - 2007-08
Authorizing visitation rights for relatives of dependent children.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Providing an additional procedure for visitation rights for relatives of dependent children.
Sponsors: Rockefeller, Fairley, Kline, Shin
Bill History

2008 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 15
First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (View Original Bill)
Jan 18
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 1
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 4
HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 12
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 14
1st substitute bill substituted (HSC 08). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 15
First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Feb 19
Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.
Feb 26
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 28
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Children's Services at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
ELCS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 29
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 5
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 10
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 11
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 12
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 31
Governor signed.
Chapter 259, 2008 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/12/2008.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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