SB 616 (1996): relative to a spouse's name change upon divorce.

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SB 616 (1996)

relative to a spouse's name change upon divorce.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 32

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 25, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on January 31, 1996 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1996 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 15, 1996, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 14, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • January 25, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P10
  • January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • January 24, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP JAN25 (VOTE: 4-0)
  • January 25, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ4,P54 + 58
  • January 31, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ18,P538
  • January 31, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/31/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED; HJ47,P1596 + 1597
  • April 2, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1761
  • April 11, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ17,P261
  • April 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/15/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0032

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 455 (1991): relative to determination of amount of alimony awards.
  • HB 118 (1991): relative to determination of alimony where one spouse has remarried.
  • HB 309 (1993): prohibiting service-connected disability payments from being used in the calculation of alimony.
  • HB 1409 (1996): prohibiting service-connected disability payments or social security disability payments from being garnished for an alimony award.

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