HB 707-FN (1999): relative to the family division of the courts.

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HB 707-FN (1999)

relative to the family division of the courts.

  • Status: Passed one chamber
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1999. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 1999, April 7, 1999, April 14, 1999, April 20, 1999, April 27, 1999 and May 4, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On May 13, 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 June 8, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 14–2. On June 22, 1999 the House adopted “Moved to June 23 session without objection”. On June 23, 1999 the House adopted “Special Ordered to June 29” on a division vote 233–6. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on June 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Vacate to Judiciary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hollingworth. The committee held a public hearing on September 8, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 19, 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 October 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2150), offered by Sen. Pignatelli, was adopted on a voice vote on October 22, 1999, changing the text of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 24, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • April 7, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • April 14, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • April 27, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • May 4, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, Rm208,LOB
  • June 8, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rm100, State House
  • September 8, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 23, 1999, House: Special Ordered to June 29 — yeas 233, nays 6, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Vacate to Judiciary — voice vote, passed
  • October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ25, p469
  • February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on E f
  • March 24, 1999: Hearing Mar 24 9:00 Rm208,LOB
  • April 1, 1999: (Subcom: Reps Peterson, Picconi, Craig, Keans, Lasky, Dudley, L Jean, Dokmo, Soltani & Rowe)
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 10:00 Rm208,LOB
  • April 7, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 7 9:30 Rm208,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 14 9:30 Rm208,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 20 10:00 Rm208,LOB
  • April 27, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 27 10:00 Rm208,LOB
  • May 4, 1999: Subcom work session May 4 10:00 Rm208,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May13 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • May 5, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1099}; HC48, p1178-1180
  • May 13, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ51, p1348-1350
  • June 8, 1999: Fin Hearing June 8 9:30 Rm100, State House
  • June 18, 1999: Fin Maj Report RE-REF for June 22 (vote 14-2;Reg)
  • June 22, 1999: Moved to June 23 session without objection; HJ73, p1930
  • June 23, 1999: Special Ordered to June 29, Rep Peterson MA by nec 2/3DIV(233-6); HJ74, p1982
  • June 29, 1999: Re-Ref ML VV; Rep Kurk moved OTP/AM; Reps Mock et al Fl Am{1877}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • June 29, 1999: HJ75, p2036 (See Perm Journal also) + 2046
  • June 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Finance
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. Gordon Moved Rules Suspension (Not in Senate Cal), Not Voted On
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. Hollingworth Moved Vacate to Judiciary, MA, VV
  • September 8, 1999: Hearing, 9/8/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 10/19/99
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Amendment {2072}
  • October 19, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {2072}, AA, VV. Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • October 20, 1999: Committee Report, Rereferred to Committee, 10/22/99
  • October 22, 1999: Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV, Sen. Pignatelli Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • October 22, 1999: Sen. Pignatelli Floor Amendment, {2150}, AA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 53 (2000): relative to qualifications and appointments of marital masters.
  • SB 468 (2000): relative to the family division of the courts and relative to the jurisdiction of the family division in Rockingham county.

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