| Senate Bill 256: Generally revise child abuse and neglect laws
Legislative actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
Feb 3 | Introduced |
Feb 3 | First Reading |
Feb 5 | Referred to Committee |
Feb 5 | Hearing 👥 Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety |
Feb 14 | Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed 👥 Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety ✅ 7-4 R7-0 D0-4 |
Feb 20 | 2nd Reading Passed ✅ 31-19 R31-1 D0-18 |
Feb 21 | 3rd Reading Passed ✅ 27-23 R27-5 D0-18 |
Feb 21 | Transmitted to House |
Feb 22 | Referred to Committee |
Feb 22 | First Reading |
Mar 5 | Hearing 👥 House Human Services |
Mar 18 | Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended 👥 House Human Services ✅ 21-0 R12-0 D9-0 |
Mar 24 | 2nd Reading Concurred ✅ 97-0 R56-0 D41-0 |
Mar 25 | 3rd Reading Concurred ✅ 99-0 R58-0 D41-0 |
Mar 25 | Returned to Senate with Amendments |
Mar 27 | 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred ✅ 47-1 R30-1 D17-0 |
Mar 28 | 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House ✅ 48-0 R32-0 D16-0 |
Apr 8 | Transmitted to Governor |
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