SB 520 (2004): relative to child support modification and service of divorce petitions.

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SB 520 (2004)

relative to child support modification and service of divorce petitions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 169

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 pass it with changes (amendment 0355). The committee's amendment (0355) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee held work sessions on March 23, 2004 and March 30, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 29, 2004. On April 29, 2004 the House adopted “Special Ordered to May 5” on a voice vote. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. 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 24, 2004, making it Chapter 169 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • March 10, 2004, 9:45 AM: hearing, RM206,LOB
  • March 23, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House d>, RM206,LOB <Rep Bick
  • March 30, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House d>, RM206,LOB <Rep Bick

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: Special Ordered to May 5 — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — 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 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 6, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0355}, [02/12/04]; SC6, Pg.12
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Amendment{0355}, AA, VV
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0355}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing Mar 10 9:45 RM206,LOB
  • March 23, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 1:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Bickford>
  • March 30, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 30 1:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Bickford>
  • April 21, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 10-0;CC)
  • April 21, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1000}
  • April 29, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Hallyburton
  • April 29, 2004: Special Ordered to May 5, Rep McRae MA VV
  • April 30, 2004: Rep Hallyburton Prop Fl Am{1461}(New Title)
  • May 5, 2004: Comm Am{1000}, AA VV; Rep Hallyburton Fl Am{1461}(NT), AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 5, 2004:
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04; Sec.5 Eff. 05/24/04; Chapter 169
  • June 2, 2004: Sec.4 Eff. 05/17/04; Remainder 07/23/04; Chapter 0169

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