HB 1360-FN (2002): relative to recommendations, appointments, and qualifications of marital masters and procedures for cases heard by marital masters.

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HB 1360-FN (2002)

relative to recommendations, appointments, and qualifications of marital masters and procedures for cases heard by marital masters.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2002 and February 12, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • February 5, 2002, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
  • February 12, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Rowe>
  • April 4, 2002, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ78, p1999
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 5, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 2:30 RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
  • February 12, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 1:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Rowe>
  • February 19, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • February 19, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2795}(New Title); HC17, p681-682
  • March 6, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ25, p996-998 + 1037
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 4, 2002: Hearing; April 4, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC20A
  • April 10, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 10, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC18
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Interim Study [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Interim Study, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 134-FN (2004): relative to recommendations, appointments, and qualifications of marital masters and procedures for cases heard by marital masters.

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