HB 1242 (2000): relative to the standard for modification of a child custody order.

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HB 1242 (2000)

relative to the standard for modification of a child custody order.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 145

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2000. The committee held a work session on February 22, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4135). On April 20, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2000, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
February 22, 2000, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
April 12, 2000, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

April 20, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ5, p92
January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 11:00 RM206,LOB
February 22, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 22 noon RM206,LOB
February 23, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 12-1;CC)
February 23, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3585}; HC20, p596
March 9, 2000: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by 2/3VV); HJ22, p618-619 + 658
March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 12, 2000: Hearing April 12, Room 103, SH, 11:30 a.m.; SC21, Pg.12
April 20, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4135}, 4/20/2000, SC24
April 20, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment {4135}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
May 4, 2000: House Concurs with Sen Am, Rep Dowling MA 2/3VV; HJ39, p1204
May 18, 2000: Enrolled; (See Permanent Journal)
May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill; [See Permanent Journal]
May 23, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0145

Laws It Would Change

RSA 458:17