Despite initial talk about holding hearings on the causes of the crisis, state lawmakers backed off in recent months. (timesunion.com)
And the environment committee, which plays a central role in writing climate and energy legislation, hasn't held a hearing on climate science since early 2009. (sciencemag.org)
If the other parent disputes the move, a judge will hold a hearing at which both parties may submit evidence and argue their case. (info.legalzoom.com)