HB 1486 (1998): establishing a committee to study joint physical custody and child support guidelines.

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HB 1486 (1998)

establishing a committee to study joint physical custody and child support guidelines.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 February 17, 1998. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–1. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Merritt (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Woods (Rock 25)
  • Rep. Bickford (Straf 1)
  • Rep. Richardson (Ches 12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P109
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 17, 1998: HEARING FEB17 1:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY & F L
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-1)
  • February 17, 1998: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P1166

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