Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Family Law
Assembly Bill 651
Relating to: allowing a parent to change a minor child's name when the other parent is convicted of certain homicide or sex offenses.
By Representatives James, Kitchens, Dittrich, Kuglitsch, Callahan, Born, Subeck, Tittl and Sinicki; cosponsored by Senators Ballweg, Roys and Smith.
October 22, 2021 Referred to Committee on Family Law
December 01, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Representative Magnafici; Representatives James, Snyder, Edming, Duchow, Doyle and Conley.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Plumer and Drake.
Appearances For
· Ashley Peggs
· Rebecca Guds
· Rep. Jesse James - Assembly District 68
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Sen. Joan Ballweg - Senate District 14
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 19, 2022 Executive Session Held
Present: (9) Representative Magnafici; Representatives James, Plumer, Snyder, Edming, Duchow, Doyle, Conley and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Snyder, seconded by Representative Plumer that Assembly Bill 651 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (8) Representative Magnafici; Representatives James, Plumer, Snyder, Edming, Duchow, Doyle and Drake.
Noes: (1) Representative Conley.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 1
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Jensen Vendette
Committee Clerk
