HB 576-FN-A (1999): establishing additional staff positions for statewide child custody and support impact seminars, and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 576-FN-A (1999)
establishing additional staff positions for statewide child custody and support impact seminars, and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 294
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 March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. On April 1, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–5. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 16, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On June 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carol Moore (D - Merr 19)
- Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D - SD23)
- Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 2, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rm206,LOB
- April 27, 1999, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, Rms210-211,LOB
- June 16, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
Votes
- April 1, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 20, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p275
- February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on E f
- March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 10:15 Rm206,LOB
- March 23, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 1 (vote 14-1;Reg)
- March 23, 1999: Prop Maj Am{0514}; HC31, p664-665
- April 1, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and Ref to Fin VV; HJ37, p758-759
- April 27, 1999: Fin Hearing Apr 27 10:45 Rms210-211,LOB
- May 12, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 19-5;Reg)
- May 12, 1999: Prop Fin Am{1189}(New Title); HC50, p1248-1249
- May 20, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1487 + 1502
- May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
- June 16, 1999: Hearing, 6/16/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
- June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
- June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
- June 25, 1999: Committee Report: Rereferred (6/29/99)
- June 29, 1999: Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV, Sen. Hollingworth Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 29, 1999:
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1979}, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1979}, Adopted; HJ77, p2092
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
- July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap. 0294