HB 706 (2002): relative to mediation in superior court cases involving children and relative to certified shorthand reporters.

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HB 706 (2002)

relative to mediation in superior court cases involving children and relative to certified shorthand reporters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 6, 2001, September 13, 2001 and September 26, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, 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 pass it with changes (amendment 3550). On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 15, 2002, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • June 6, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • September 13, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • September 26, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • March 13, 2002, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ19, p266
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 20, 2001: Hearing Mar 20 RM206,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • June 6, 2001: Subcom Work Session June 6 11:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • September 13, 2001: Subcom Work Session Sep 13 10:30 RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • September 26, 2001: Subcom Work Session Sep 26 11:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Pantelakos>
  • September 27, 2001: Subcom Work Sesion Nov 27 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • November 27, 2001: Subcom Work Sesion Dec 3 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • December 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{2008}(New Title); HC1, p31-32
  • January 2, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ5, p179-180 + 248
  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3550},(New Title) [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.29-31
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3550},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Dowling MA VV; HJ38, p1434
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff: 7/14/2002* Chap: 0182
  • May 15, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, All except Secs. 4-6 eff: 7/1/2003

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