HB 1312 (2004): relative to the court's discretion to extend child support obligations.
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HB 1312 (2004)
relative to the court's discretion to extend child support obligations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 136
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1231). The committee's amendment (1231) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1474) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2004, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- April 6, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Children & Fam Law
- January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 11:30 RM206,LOB
- March 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 10-1;CC)
- March 10, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0459}
- March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
- March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
- April 16, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1231} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.20
- April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1231}, AA, VV
- April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1231}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 29, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Moran MA VV
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1474}, Adopted
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled Am{1474}, Adopted
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled
- May 13, 2004: Enrolled
- May 19, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/19/2004 Eff: 5/19/2004 Chap: 0136