Children; Family Representation and Advocacy Act; Family Representation and Advocacy Program; purpose; funds; duties; exception; executive director; authority; Family Representation and Advocacy Program Board; appointment; effective date.

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AI Summary: The Children; Family Representation and Advocacy Act establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Program to provide legal representation and advocacy for children in certain proceedings. It allocates funds for this program, outlines its duties, and designates an executive director with specific authority. The Act also creates a Family Representation and Advocacy Program Board responsible for appointments. The effective date of the Act is specified upon enactment.

Latest Action: First Reading

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Actions (17):

  • 2023-02-06 : First Reading

  • 2023-02-06 : Authored by Representative Lawson

  • 2023-02-07 : Second Reading referred to Children, Youth and Family Services

  • 2023-02-14 : CR; Do Pass Children, Youth and Family Services Committee

  • 2023-02-14 : Coauthored by Representative(s) Munson

  • 2023-03-14 : General Order

  • 2023-03-14 : Authored by Senator Rosino (principal Senate author)

  • 2023-03-14 : Amended

  • 2023-03-14 : Title stricken

  • 2023-03-14 : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 74 Nays: 2

  • 2023-03-14 : Referred for engrossment

  • 2023-03-20 : Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  • 2023-03-20 : First Reading

  • 2023-03-20 : Coauthored by Representative Ranson

  • 2023-03-29 : Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  • 2023-04-04 : Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed

  • 2024-03-28 : Remove as author Senator Rosino; authored by Senator Gollihare

Roll Calls (4):
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2023-04-04
  • Description: Senate: Judiciary: DO PASS
  • Yea Votes: 11
  • Members Voting: Rob Standridge,Kay Floyd,Darcy Jech,Julie Daniels,Michael Brooks,David Bullard,Brent Howard,Darrell Weaver,Mary Boren,Todd Gollihare,Jack Stewart
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2023-02-14
  • Description: House: Children, Youth and Family Services Committee: DO PASS
  • Yea Votes: 7
  • Members Voting: Cyndi Munson,Mark Lawson,Marilyn Stark,John Talley,Cynthia Roe,Randy Randleman,Danny Williams
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2023-03-14
  • Description: House: THIRD READING
  • Yea Votes: 74
  • Members Voting: Ken Luttrell,Charles McCall,Terry O'Donnell,Chad Caldwell,John Pfeiffer,Kevin Wallace,Mark Lepak,Cyndi Munson,Ryan Martinez,Forrest Bennett,Josh West,Kevin West,Tammy West,Rhonda Baker,Dell Kerbs,Justin Humphrey,Kyle Hilbert,Meloyde Blancett,Carl Newton,Kevin McDugle,Mark Lawson,Jacob Rosecrants,Ross Ford,Jim Olsen,Lonnie Sims,Danny Sterling,Daniel Pae,Brian Hill,Robert Manger,Toni Hasenbeck,David Smith,Denise Hader,Andy Fugate,David Hardin,Marilyn Stark,John Talley,John Waldron,Melissa Provenzano,Trish Ranson,Cynthia Roe,Judd Strom,Mark Vancuren,Trey Caldwell,Rusty Cornwell,Dean Davis,Stan May,Randy Randleman,Jay Steagall,Gerrid Kendrix,Eddy Dempsey,Mike Dobrinski,Eric Roberts,Danny Williams,Mauree Turner,Dick Lowe,Max Wolfley,Steve Bashore,Bob Culver,Anthony Moore,Arturo Alonso-Sandoval,Nick Archer,Chris Banning,Josh Cantrell,Collin Duel,John George,John Kane,Cody Maynard,Mark Tedford,Jared Deck,Neil Hays,Ellyn Hefner,Annie Menz,Suzanne Schreiber,Clay Staires
  • Nay Votes: 2
  • Members Voting: Tom Gann,Rick West
  • Absent Votes: 25
  • Members Voting: Mark McBride,Jon Echols,Chris Kannady,Regina Goodwin,Rande Worthen,Mike Osburn,Mickey Dollens,Scott Fetgatter,Jason Lowe,Marcus McEntire,Monroe Nichols,Brad Boles,Nicole Miller,Ty Burns,Ronny Johns,Sherrie Conley,Jim Grego,Tammy Townley,Jeff Boatman,Thomas Marti,Kenton Patzkowsky,Chris Sneed,Ajay Pittman,Preston Stinson,Amanda Swope
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2023-05-23
  • Description: House: Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS
  • Yea Votes: 36
  • Members Voting: Ken Luttrell,Mark McBride,Jon Echols,Terry O'Donnell,Chris Kannady,John Pfeiffer,Kevin Wallace,Mark Lepak,Regina Goodwin,Cyndi Munson,Ryan Martinez,Forrest Bennett,Tammy West,Rhonda Baker,Dell Kerbs,Mike Osburn,Kyle Hilbert,Meloyde Blancett,Carl Newton,Scott Fetgatter,Marcus McEntire,Mark Lawson,Ross Ford,Brad Boles,Nicole Miller,Danny Sterling,Toni Hasenbeck,Jeff Boatman,Melissa Provenzano,Trish Ranson,Judd Strom,Mark Vancuren,Gerrid Kendrix,Dick Lowe,Steve Bashore,Anthony Moore
Amendments (2):
  • Name: House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by MARTINEZ (UNTIMELY FILED)
  • BillId: HB1017
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: 1 Floor Amendment by MARTINEZ (UNTIMELY FILED)
  • FloorActionDate: 2023-03-14
  • Pdf:  HB1017%20FA1%20MARTINEZRY-CC(UNTIMELY%20FILED).PDF
  • Name: Senate Committee Committee Amendment
  • BillId: HB1017
  • LegislativeSession: 2024 Regular Session
  • Description: Committee Amendment
  • FloorActionDate: 2023-03-30
  • Pdf:  HB1017%20PCS.PDF