HB 1190 (1998): encouraging alternative dispute resolution as an alternative to litigation in domestic relations cases.

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HB 1190 (1998)

encouraging alternative dispute resolution as an alternative to litigation in domestic relations cases.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–4, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Ham (Graf 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • April 15, 1998, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 14, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P99
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/09/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:15 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 16-4;CC)
  • February 5, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0643>; HC11,P503
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P725 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ3,P92
  • April 15, 1998: HEARING APR15 11:45 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL MAY14 (VOTE 8-0)
  • May 14, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ15,P353

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 567 (1999): encouraging alternative dispute resolution in certain domestic relations and CHINS proceedings.

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