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FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
Total Number of Bills: 56
HB 68         Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Child Support - Age of Majority - Postsecondary Education
House: Judiciary    
HB 132       Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Child Support - Age of Majority - Postsecondary Education
House: Judiciary    
HB 146       Status as of May 26, 2005: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Adoption - Written Instruments - Meaning of "Child"
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 293       Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Subcabinet for Children, Youth, and Families - Transfer of Services - Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, State Department of Education, and Department of Human Services
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Finance
HB 302       Status as of April 6, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Child Welfare - Integration of Child Welfare and Family Counseling Services
House: Appropriations    
HB 325       Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Family Home or Family Use Personal Property - Termination of Order or Decree
House: Judiciary    
HB 329       Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Property Disposition in Annulment and Divorce - Family Home
House: Judiciary    
HB 331       Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Spousal Privilege - Repeal
House: Judiciary    
HB 353       Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Basic Human Rights Act of 2005
House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 508       Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Use of Guidelines - Child Support
House: Judiciary    
HB 557       Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Public Records - Prohibition on Inspection of Retirement Records - Exceptions
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 615       Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Adoption - Placement Services for Children in Public Foster Care - State Contracts with Private Licensed Child Placement Agencies
House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 693       Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Same Sex Marriages - Foreign Jurisdictions - Invalidity
House: Judiciary    
HB 694       Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Procedures
House: Judiciary    
HB 742       Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice
House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 826       Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Permanency for Families and Children Act of 2005
House: Judiciary    
HB 839       Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 398
Integration of Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
House: Health and Government Operations and Judiciary     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 935       Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 404
Juvenile Causes - Child in Need of Assistance - Priority of Relatives as Caregivers
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 936       Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Task Force on Kinship Caregivers
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 976       Status as of May 26, 2005: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Children in Need of Assistance - Custody and Guardianship
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 996       Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Custody and Visitation - Child Abduction
House: Judiciary    
HB 1021     Status as of April 5, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Medical Decision Making Act of 2005
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Senate Rules
HB 1052     Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Children - Joint Legal Custody - Preference
House: Judiciary    
HB 1071     Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Judiciary
Family Law - Marriage Ceremonies - Former Judges
House: Judiciary    
HB 1077     Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Failure to Pay Child Support
House: Judiciary    
HB 1158     Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Marriage Licenses - Premarital Preparation Course
House: Judiciary    
HB 1181     Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 595
Family Law - Child Support - Settlement of Arrearages
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1194     Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Building Strong Families Act of 2005
House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1197     Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Finance
Child Welfare Accountability Act of 2005
House: Appropriations     Senate: Finance
HB 1220     Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Valid Marriages
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 24, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)    
HB 1225     Status as of May 26, 2005: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Juvenile Causes - Child in Need of Assistance - Court Hearings and Findings
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1271     Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Rights of Foster Parents
House: Judiciary    
HB 1298     Status as of May 20, 2005: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 1336     Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 600
Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placements - Placement of Siblings
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1438     Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Absolute Divorce - Modification of the Name of a Child
House: Judiciary    
HB 1590     Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Family Law - Disclosure of Divorce Case Information - Temporary Prohibition
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 29, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 27         Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations - Rights of Alleged Abuser or Neglecter
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 142       Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Denial of Custody or Visitation - Murder Convictions
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 156       Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Child Support Guidelines
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 157       Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Juvenile Causes - Appeal of Permanency Plans
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 176       Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 465
Adoption - Written Instruments - Meaning of "Child"
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 222       Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Office for Children, Youth, and Families - Sunset Extension and Task Force
Senate: Finance     House: Ways and Means
SB 258       Status as of March 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Domestic Violence - Spousal Privilege - Repeal
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 261       Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Family Home or Family Use Personal Property - Termination of Order or Decree
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 262       Status as of March 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Property Disposition in Annulment and Divorce - Family Home
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 367       Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Use of Guidelines - Child Support
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 368       Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Adoption - Placement Services for Children in Public Foster Care - State Contracts with Private Licensed Child Placement Agencies
Senate: Budget and Taxation and Finance    
SB 417       Status as of March 30, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Children - Joint Legal Custody - Preference
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 545       Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Child Custody and Visitation - Child Abduction
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 559       Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Minors - Emancipation by Court Order
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 696       Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 504
Juvenile Causes - Child in Need of Assistance - Court Hearings and Findings
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 710       Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 464
Permanency for Families and Children Act of 2005
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 746       Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 507
Children in Need of Assistance - Custody and Guardianship
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 778       Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Adoption - Placement Services for Children in Public Foster Care - State Contracts with Private Licensed Child Placement Agencies
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations
SB 796       Status as of May 20, 2005: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Medical Decision Making Act of 2005
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 841       Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Basic Human Rights Act of 2005
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs