HB 445 (2003): relative to consideration of domestic violence in child custody and visitation decisions and relative to the time period in which a motion for protective order from domestic violence may be filed.
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HB 445 (2003)
relative to consideration of domestic violence in child custody and visitation decisions and relative to the time period in which a motion for protective order from domestic violence may be filed.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- 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 5, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–1. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 73) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69)
- Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- February 14, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Greenberg>
Votes
- March 6, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
- January 28, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <cj>
- February 5, 2003: Hearing Feb 5 1:00 RM206,LOB
- February 14, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 14 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Greenberg>
- February 19, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 6 (Vote 11-1;Reg)
- March 6, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV