HB 310 (2003): establishing a commission to study child support and related child custody issues.

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HB 310 (2003)

establishing a commission to study child support and related child custody issues.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 277

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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. On March 20, 2003 the Senate adopted “Vacate [HB 310] to Judiciary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1080). The committee's amendment (1080) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1239), offered by Sen. Below, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Accede To Request For Committee of Comference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2301) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 277 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 1, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • May 28, 2003, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2003, Senate: Vacate [HB 310] to Judiciary — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Sen. Roberge Accede To Request For Committee of Comference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — 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 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 20 (Vote 14-1;Reg)
  • February 20, 2003: Passed VV
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • March 20, 2003: Sen. Roberge Moved to Vacate [HB 310] to Judiciary, MA, VV
  • April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC16
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1080}, [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.17
  • April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1080}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Below Floor Amendment{1239}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1080},{1239}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Moran MA VV
  • May 8, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Arnold, Hallyburton, Bickford and E Blanchard)
  • May 15, 2003: Sen. Roberge Accede To Request For Committee of Comference, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Peterson, Foster
  • May 28, 2003: Conf Comm meeting May 28 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am+New Am.{1851}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{1851}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2301}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Am{2301}, Adopted
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 7/18/03 Chap: 0277

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