HB 245 (2003): relative to child custody decisions.

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HB 245 (2003)

relative to child custody decisions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held public hearings on January 29, 2003 and February 11, 2003. 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 March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 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 pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM305,LOB
  • February 11, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ8, p112
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 2:30 RM305,LOB
  • February 11, 2003: Continued Hearing Feb 11 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0432}; HC26, p686
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ29-pt 1, p818 + pt 2,p965
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing; April 24, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0192

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