HB 446 (2001): relative to spousal and child support enforcement.
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HB 446 (2001)
relative to spousal and child support enforcement.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 222
The Story
It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2001, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 14, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- May 9, 2001, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
Votes
- June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p246
- February 1, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/1/2001
- February 14, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 10:00 RM206,LOB
- March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 14 10:00 RM206,LOB
- March 27, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 14-0;CC)
- March 27, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0405}; HC27, p596
- April 5, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ30, p676-677 + 740
- April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- May 9, 2001: Hearing; May 9, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC20
- June 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/12/01]; SC32
- June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 9/09/2001 Chap: 0222