Introduced
by
To increase from $20 to $40 certain circuit court “motion fees,” and use the money to compensate lawyer-guardians ad litem for visiting clients as required by law. Lawyer-guardians ad litem are appointed by a court for children in child protective proceedings.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To correct a drafting error, and establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on April 1, 2005.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To clarify a reference in the bill to another statute.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Failed in the House 45 to 54 (details)
To increase from $20 to $40 certain circuit court “motion fees,” and use the money to compensate lawyer-guardians ad litem for visiting clients as required by law. Lawyer-guardians ad litem are appointed by a court for children in child protective proceedings.