SB 44-FN (1989): requiring the superior court to adjudicate paternity in certain contested cases.
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SB 44-FN (1989)
requiring the superior court to adjudicate paternity in certain contested cases.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 248
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 1989, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws. It took effect on July 25, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Pignatelli (Hills 31)
- Rep. Domini (Sull 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212LOB
- April 19, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 18, 1989: HEARING 1/18/89 9:30 RM 212LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
- February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- April 19, 1989: HEARING 4/19/89 1:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/4 VOTE (16-0 cc)
- May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ81, P2487 + 2533
- May 11, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED BILL
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 26, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/26/89 EFF: 7/25/89 CHAP: 248