HB 1301 (2002): relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.

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HB 1301 (2002)

relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 16, 2002 and January 29, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 10–3. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 9, 2002. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 10 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • January 16, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • January 29, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Dowling>
  • October 9, 2002, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 2002, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/19/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 11:00 RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • January 16, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 10:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • January 29, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Dowling>
  • February 19, 2002: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Mar 6 (vote 10-3;Reg)
  • March 6, 2002: Referred to Child & Fam Law for Interim Study VV; HJ25, p975
  • October 9, 2002: Int Study Full Comm Work & Exec Session Oct 9 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • November 8, 2002: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 10-2)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1510 (2010): relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.

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