HB 545-FN (1995): relative to child support collection and related rulemaking authority of the director of human services and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 545-FN (1995)

relative to child support collection and related rulemaking authority of the director of human services and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 252

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 28, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 1995 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for ref to 2nd comm”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Buckley. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 16, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2808) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1995, making it Chapter 252 of the session laws. It took effect on March 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Brown (Straf 17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • February 28, 1995, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 17, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • May 1, 1995, 9:00 AM: hearing, RMS210-211,LOB : PUB INST

Votes

  • May 16, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ11,P159
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • February 9, 1995: HEARING FEB09 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • February 28, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB28 12:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1526>; HC29,P696
  • March 9, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES FOR REF TO 2ND COMM, MA 2/3VV; HJ35,P943
  • March 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ35,P952-953
  • March 17, 1995: FIN HEARING MAR17 09:30 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • March 23, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR30 (VOTE 19-2;CC)
  • March 23, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1848>(NEW TITLE); HC41,P1261-1262
  • March 28, 1995: 03/28/95 INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ11,P196
  • March 30, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ44,P1333 + 1355
  • April 20, 1995: <NOTE RM CHANGE> HEARING MAY01 09:00 RMS210-211,LOB : PUB INST
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY04
  • May 4, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ18,P311
  • May 15, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY16
  • May 16, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ20,P364 + 370
  • May 31, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2808>, AA VV; HJ74,P2014
  • May 31, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; SJ23,P486
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2088
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P536
  • June 19, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/95 EFF: 03/01/96 CHAP.0252

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