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Committee advances bill to remove mandatory National CASA Association membership from statute
Summary
The committee voted to recommend House Bill 25 82 be moved to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the measure would require entities providing CASA services to follow nationally recognized CASA standards without mandating membership in the National CASA Association.
During a work session on Feb. 11, the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services moved House Bill 25 82 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The measure removes references to mandatory membership in the National CASA Association from statute and instead requires entities coordinating and providing court-appointed special advocate (CASA) services to follow nationally recognized CASA standards.
A staff summary said the bill "requires entities coordinating and providing CASA services follow nationally recognized CASA standards rather than requiring them to be members of the National CASA Association." Committee staff reported the measure has no fiscal or revenue impact and no subsequent referral. Vice Chair Scharf moved the bill with a due-pass recommendation; the committee approved the motion by roll call.
Recorded votes show Representatives Albert, Jody, McIntyre and Noce voting yes; Representative Ruiz and Walters were excused; Vice Chair Wynne was excused; Vice Chair Sharp and Chair Hartman voted aye. The motion passed. The committee named a carrier to carry the bill to the floor (carrier name as recorded in the hearing record).
