Introduced
by
To authorize the appointment of a legal guardian for a child who has been removed from his or her family by the state, who would have authority to disburse funds for the child’s support and care in a foster home, facilitate the child’s education and social or other activities, authorize medical or other professional care, etc. The bill would establish procedures for appointing a guardian, challenging the appointment, and reviewing it within one year. The bill is part of a foster care legislative package consisting of Senate Bills 668 to 672.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details based on extensive testimony and "fine tuning." The main substance of the bill as previously described is not changed.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To authorize the appointment of a legal guardian for a child who has been removed from his or her family by the state, who would have authority to disburse funds for the child’s support and care in a foster home, facilitate the child’s education and social or other activities, authorize medical or other professional care, etc. The bill would establish procedures for appointing a guardian, challenging the appointment, and reviewing it. The bill is part of a foster care legislative package consisting of Senate Bills 668 to 672.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
