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SB46: Parentage proceedings; circuit courts, etc. have concurrent jurisdiction.

Chief Patron

Sen. Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon)

Toddy Puller (D-Mount Vernon)
Served: 2000–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

03/03/2008: signed by governor
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Summary

Parentage proceedings; jurisdiction. Clarifies that circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations district courts have concurrent original jurisdiction over proceedings to determine parentage. Such concurrent jurisdiction is already provided for in Chapter 3.1 (proceedings to determine parentage) of Title 20. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts and the Judicial Council.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/17/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/20/2008, 02/21/2008, 02/25/2008, 02/26/2008 and 02/26/2008.

Identical Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB282

Patron: David Toscano
Introduced: 2008-01-02
Status: signed by governor
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Comments

tracy marcus writes:

Please pass this bill. We need to allow good parents to parent and we need mental health professionals to be able to contribute to cases in front of judges/courts.

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Related Bills

  • HB131
    Introduced: December 20, 2007
    Status: signed by governor
    : Child-restraint devices in motor vehicles; penalties if convicted two or more times.
  • HB282
    Introduced: January 02, 2008
    Status: signed by governor
    : Parentage proceedings; circuit courts, etc. have concurrent jurisdiction.
  • SB170
    Introduced: January 07, 2008
    Status: in subcommittee
    : Custody and visitation orders; modification based on active military duty.
  • SB610
    Introduced: January 09, 2008
    Status: signed by governor
    : Court-appointed counsel; compensation in district court for those defending juvenile offenders.
  • HB274
    Introduced: January 02, 2008
    Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
    : Parental rights; appeal when terminated.
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