SB 315 (1998): relative to divorce proceedings.
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SB 315 (1998)
relative to divorce proceedings.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 53
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1998. The committee voted 6–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 19, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 1998 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws. It took effect on May 5, 1998.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1998, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,ST HOUSE
- March 18, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P3
- February 4, 1998: HEARING FEB04 10:45 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
- February 17, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB19 (VOTE 6-2)
- February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0883>; SC11,P3
- February 19, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P95 + 100
- March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ21,P1080
- March 5, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/03/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
- March 18, 1998: HEARING MAR18 1:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- March 31, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR09 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- April 9, 1998: PASSED; HJ34,P1464 + 1478
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
- May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 05/05/98 CHAP.0053