Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Human Services, Children and Families
Senate Bill 256
Relating to: providing permanency plan and comments to out-of-home care providers in advance of a permanency plan review or hearing.
By Senators Jacque, L. Taylor and Ballweg; cosponsored by Representatives Murphy, Armstrong, Baldeh, Bowen, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Horlacher, Knodl, Moses, Rozar, Thiesfeldt and Wichgers.
March 31, 2021 Referred to Committee on Human Services, Children and Families
April 27, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Wimberger, Johnson and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Andre Jacque - 1st Senate District
· Representative Dave Murphy
· Otis Miller
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Administrator, DCF Division of Safety and Permanence Wendy Henderson - Dept. of Children and Families
· Attorney Rachel Nili - Dept. of Children and Families
· Legislative Advisor Amanda Merkwqe - Dept. of Children and Families
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 03, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Wimberger, Johnson and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Wimberger, Johnson and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 256 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Johnson and Agard.
Noes: (1) Senator Wimberger.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
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Bill Cosh
Committee Clerk