HB 586 (2002): excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

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HB 586 (2002)

excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

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 15, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 28, 2001 and April 4, 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 30, 2001, June 12, 2001 and September 11, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 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 kill it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on November 18, 2002, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 28, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 4, 2001, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 30, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • June 12, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • September 11, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • March 13, 2002, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • March 15, 2001: Hearing Mar 15 10:30 RM206,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 4, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 4 12:30 RM206,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • May 30, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 30 11:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • June 12, 2001: Subcom Work Session June 12 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • September 11, 2001: Subcom Work Session Sep 11 10:30 RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • December 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1911}; HC1, p18
  • January 2, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ5, p177-178 + 248
  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate, [04/18/02]; SC26A
  • April 18, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Fernald Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • November 18, 2002: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 177 (2003): excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.
  • HB 590 (2006): excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

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