HB 532 (2004): relative to notice and filing of divorce petitions.

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HB 532 (2004)

relative to notice and filing of divorce petitions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 114

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 committee held work sessions on March 13, 2003 and March 18, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 6, 2003, May 8, 2003, May 13, 2003 and May 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, 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 23, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0965). The committee's amendment (0965) 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 22, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1464) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 114 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 18, 2003, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 13, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 23, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 10:15 RM206,LOB
  • March 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 13 after session RM206,LOB <Rep Moran>
  • March 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 18 3:30 RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 9:30 RM206,LOB
  • May 8, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 8 after House Session RM206,LOB
  • May 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 13 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • May 15, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 15 after session Div I, House Chamber
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 17-0;CC)
  • November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1603}
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 23, 2004: Hearing; March 23, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • March 30, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0965} [04/01/04]; SC13A, Pg.4
  • April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0965}, AA, VV
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0965}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Amendment, Rep Moran MA VV
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled Am{1464}, Adopted
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1464}, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled; (See Permanent Journal)
  • May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2004 Eff: 5/17/2004 Chap: 0114

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