HB 444 (2004): relative to summoning witnesses from another state in certain actions involving children.

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HB 444 (2004)

relative to summoning witnesses from another state in certain actions involving children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 41

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on April 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0852). The committee's amendment (0852) was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 41 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 10, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 29, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 3 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 12, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 12 during session break RM208,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • August 20, 2003: (Subcom: Reps J Pratt, Wheeler, Lasky & Morris)
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 19-0;CC)
  • November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1509}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC10
  • March 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0852} [04/01/04]; SC13, Pg.5
  • April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0852}, AA, VV
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0852}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 15, 2004: House Concurs with Senate Am, Rep Mock MA VV
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2004: Enrolled [04/22/04]
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 5/03/2004 Chap: 0041

Laws It Would Change

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