Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 627

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 Senators Ballweg, Roys and Smith; cosponsored by Representatives James, Born, Callahan, Dittrich, Kitchens, Kuglitsch, Subeck and Tittl.

October 20, 2021        Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

January 06, 2022         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District

·      Representative Jesse James - 68th Assembly District

·      Ashley Peggs - Myself

·      Rebecca Gudis - Self

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      None.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 13, 2022         Executive Session Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Bradley, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Bill 627 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (7)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk