HB 298 (2003): relative to physical child custody decisions.

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HB 298 (2003)

relative to physical child custody decisions.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 February 4, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2003, March 5, 2003 and March 6, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 kill it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • February 12, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • March 5, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Moran>
  • March 6, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • February 12, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 3:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • March 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 5 2:30 RM206,LOB <Rep Moran>
  • March 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 6 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 13-2;Reg)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0609}(New Title); HC26, p689-690
  • March 25, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Juduciary
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing; April 24, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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