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

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HB 177 (2003)

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

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–4. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on September 4, 2003, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ8, p109
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
  • January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 9:30 RM206,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (Vote 11-4;Reg)
  • March 25, 2003: Passed VV
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing; April 24, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/29/03]; SC24
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • September 4, 2003: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 586 (2002): 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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