HB 549 (1997): relative to service-connected military or coast guard disability compensation in the determination of alimony or separate maintenance.
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HB 549 (1997)
relative to service-connected military or coast guard disability compensation in the determination of alimony or separate maintenance.
- 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 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 18, 1997. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997”. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Varrell (Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)
- Rep. Bonneau (Ches 2)
- Rep. Nowe (Rock 3)
- Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 4, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 19, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P260
- February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- March 4, 1997: HEARING MAR04 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- March 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 18, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP VARRELL; HJ40A,P1133
- March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19, SPKR WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ40C,P1252
- March 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1311-1312