HB 1599-FN (1998): allowing the custodial parent with legal custody of a child to change the child's name.
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HB 1599-FN (1998)
allowing the custodial parent with legal custody of a child to change the child's name.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- 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 28, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wallner (Merr 24) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ3,P114
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/19/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
- January 28, 1998: HEARING JAN28 2:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD & FL
- February 4, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ15,P727