HB 509 (2001): establishing a statute of limitations on spousal support orders.

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HB 509 (2001)

establishing a statute of limitations on spousal support orders.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 246

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 by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1585). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen.Gordon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1875) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2001, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 16, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • June 19, 2001, 1:45 PM: committee of conference, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen.Gordon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p248
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 14, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 14 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • April 3, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0717}(New TItle); HC31, p793-794
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1073-1074 + 1178
  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC23-A
  • June 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1585}, [06/12/01]; SC32, Pg.26-27
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1585}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen.Gordon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Hess MA; HJ61, p1753
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Dowling, McHugh, L Johnson & Allison)
  • June 18, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Gordon, Roberge, Pignatelli
  • June 19, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 19 1:45 RM206,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {1731}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1875}, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1875}, Adopted; HJ61, p1804
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 1/01/2002 Chap:0246

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