HB 420 (1999): relative to orders for spousal support in domestic relations cases.

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HB 420 (1999)

relative to orders for spousal support in domestic relations cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 91

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The committee held a work session on February 18, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1999, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rm206,LOB
  • May 12, 1999, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 18, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p269
  • February 3, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/3/1999 due on E
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 9 10:30 Rm206,LOB
  • February 18, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 18 after session Rm206,LOB
  • March 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 18 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0268}; HC26,p565
  • March 18, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ29, p600 + 635
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • May 12, 1999: Hearing, 5/12/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m
  • May 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/18/99
  • May 18, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 25, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1583
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/3/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0091

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