HB 323 (2003): relative to the task force on family law.

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HB 323 (2003)

relative to the task force on family law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 257

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 with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 pass it with changes (amendment 1878). The committee's amendment (1878) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 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. The governor signed it on July 14, 2003, making it Chapter 257 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • June 12, 2003, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — 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 10:45 RM206,LOB
  • February 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (Vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0331}
  • March 6, 2003: Passed with Am
  • 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 29, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1878}, [06/05/03]; SC25, Pg.26
  • June 5, 2003: Committee Amendment{1878}, AA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1878}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Whalley MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Moran, McRae, Arnold & B Richardson)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Peterson, Foster
  • June 11, 2003: Conferee Change: Rep Gile replaces Rep B Richardson
  • June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 1:30 RM206,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am{2110}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2110}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 14, 2003: Signed by Governor 7/14/03 Eff: 7/14/03 Chap: 0257

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