HB 486 (2003): relative to access to child support enforcement records.
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HB 486 (2003)
relative to access to child support enforcement records.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 198
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 12, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, 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 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. 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 198 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2003.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2003, 9:30 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
- February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 9:30 RM206,LOB
- March 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
- March 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0294}; HC26, p705-706
- March 25, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ29-pt 1, p819-820 + pt 2, p965
- April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. 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: 8/29/2003 Chap: 0198