SB 365-FN (2004): requiring courts to use gender neutral terms in documents used in divorce and custody proceedings.
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SB 365-FN (2004)
requiring courts to use gender neutral terms in documents used in divorce and custody proceedings.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2003-2004
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 68)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- March 4, 2004, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 15, 2004: Hearing; January 15, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
- February 23, 2004: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [03/04/04]; SC9
- March 4, 2004: Referred to Interim Study, MA, VV