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SB135 • 2025
Requires the appointment of representatives of local CASA Volunteer Programs to specified review teams.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 129, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Elmer. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 5--Dobson, Munoz, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Nosse, Reschke.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 13, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 12, 2025 Calendar.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
Third reading. Carried by Linthicum. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Gorsek, Woods.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Carried over to 04-03 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Human Services.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
<b>Digest: The Act requires that some review teams include members of local CASA programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act requires that CASAs be members of certain councils, committees and teams. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).</i>] Requires the appointment of [<i>court appointed special advocates to specified advisory councils, advisory committees and</i>]<b> representatives of local CASA Volunteer Programs to specified</b> review teams. Relating to: Relating to court appointed special advocates. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned