HB 138-FN (1991): relative to spousal support.
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HB 138-FN (1991)
relative to spousal support.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 12
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 12 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lown (Hills 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 20, 1991, 12:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 2, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ10,P86
- January 3, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN17 DUE ON FEB21
- January 23, 1991: HEARING JAN23 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 22, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
- February 27, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC29,P449
- March 5, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P707 + 723
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 20, 1991: HEARING MAR20 12:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 29, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR02
- April 2, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ15,P213 + 219
- April 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ16,P234
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1503
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0012