HB 1384 (1990): relative to use of genetic test results as evidence in paternity proceedings.

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HB 1384 (1990)

relative to use of genetic test results as evidence in paternity proceedings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 149

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1990, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Spear (Ches 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Wallner (Merr 21)
  • Rep. Domini (Sull 5)
  • Rep. Torr (Straf 6)
  • Sen. Charbonneau (SD14)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1990, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 26, 1990, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P243
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 11, 1990: HEARING JAN11 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 6, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • February 8, 1990: PROP COMM AM; HC31,P957-958
  • February 13, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ37,P1177 + 1221
  • February 15, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 26, 1990: HEARING 3/26/90 1:30 RM 212,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 29, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 29, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 10, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1722
  • April 10, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 19, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/90 EFF: 06/18/90 CHAP. 0149

Laws It Would Change

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