HB 326 (1997): requiring that parties filing for divorce attempt a mutually agreeable divorce settlement through mediation prior to proceeding with the adversarial process.
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HB 326 (1997)
requiring that parties filing for divorce attempt a mutually agreeable divorce settlement through mediation prior to proceeding with the adversarial process.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hemon (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P250
- January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- March 3, 1997: HEARING MAR03 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ40A,P1168-1169