HB 386 (2002): relative to the relocation of the principal residence of a child.

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HB 386 (2002)

relative to the relocation of the principal residence of a child.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 119

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 committee held a work session on April 10, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 8, 2001 and May 9, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 2, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2002, making it Chapter 119 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2002.

Hearings and Sessions

March 14, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
April 10, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
May 8, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
May 9, 2001, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
March 13, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p243
January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
February 14, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 1:30 RM206,LOB
March 14, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 14 1:30 RM206,LOB
April 10, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 10 10:30 RM206,LOB
April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
May 8, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 8 11:00 RM206,LOB
May 9, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 9 12:30 RM206,LOB
May 24, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 31 (vote 17-0;CC)
May 24, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1144}; HC48, p1458
May 31, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ52, p1561 + 1595
January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC13
April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/18/02]; SC26A
April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
April 25, 2002: Enrolled
May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
May 8, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2002 Eff: 7/7/2002 Chap: 0119

Laws It Would Change

RSA 458