HB 280 (2005): relative to the manner of service in divorce and child custody proceedings.

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HB 280 (2005)

relative to the manner of service in divorce and child custody proceedings.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 57

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1208). The committee's amendment (1208) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

February 8, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
April 19, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM206,LOB
February 17, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 13-0;CC)
February 17, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0297}(New Title)
March 9, 2005: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC15
April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1208} [04/28/05]; SC17, Pg.5
April 28, 2005: Committee Amendment{1208}, AA, VV
April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1208}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 4, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep McRae MA VV
May 11, 2005: Enrolled
May 12, 2005: Enrolled
May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0057

Laws It Would Change

RSA 458:9