SB 121-FN-A (1995): establishing a pilot program to recover all fees and costs paid by the state for guardian ad litem services in divorce actions and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 121-FN-A (1995)

establishing a pilot program to recover all fees and costs paid by the state for guardian ad litem services in divorce actions and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 121

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Judiciary committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 15, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 6, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 11, 1995 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 1995, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 19, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • April 6, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST H&HS; SJ2,P30
  • January 5, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB15 09:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB INST
  • January 5, 1995: VACATED TO JUDICIARY, SEN LARSEN MA VV; SJ2,P34
  • February 15, 1995: HEARING FEB15 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 14, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR14
  • March 14, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1789>; SC20,P27
  • March 15, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ9,P144
  • April 4, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR06
  • April 4, 1995: PROP FIN COMM AM<1975>; SC26,P8-9
  • April 6, 1995: FIN COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P204 + 214
  • April 11, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ55,P1536
  • April 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/12/95 DUE ON 04/26/95
  • April 19, 1995: HEARING APR19 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 20, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR25 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • April 25, 1995: PASSED; HJ59,P1637 + 1646
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0121

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