HB 121 (2004): relative to grounds for modification of a permanent child custody order.

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HB 121 (2004)

relative to grounds for modification of a permanent child custody order.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 4, 2003 and February 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1, 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 send it back to committee. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on November 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2531). The committee's amendment (2531) was adopted on a voice vote on January 7, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM305,LOB
February 4, 2003, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Furman>
February 5, 2003, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Furman>
April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
January 7, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
March 11, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ7, p100
January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 10:15 RM305,LOB
February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 noon RM206,LOB <Rep Furman>
February 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 noon RM206,LOB <Rep Furman>
February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (Vote 15-1;CC)
February 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0320}
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 2, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [05/08/03]; SC21
May 8, 2003: Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV
November 5, 2003: Meeting; November 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m
January 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2531}, [01/07/04]; SC1, Pg.9
January 7, 2004: Committee Amendment{2531}, AA, VV
January 7, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended, MA, VV; OT3rdg
January 7, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
March 11, 2004: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
March 17, 2004: Enrolled
March 18, 2004: Enrolled
April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 6/4/2004 Chap: 0008

Laws It Would Change

RSA 458:17