HB 511 (2005): relative to the confidentiality of records pertaining to the support of dependent children.

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HB 511 (2005)

relative to the confidentiality of records pertaining to the support of dependent children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 217

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 17, 2005. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 24, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2005, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • May 24, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 21, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 17, 2005: Hearing; === CANCELLED === May 17, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC18
  • May 24, 2005: Hearing; May 24, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m
  • May 24, 2005: Hearing; May 24, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:30 p.m.; SC20
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/09/05]; SC23
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2005 Eff: 9/3/2005 Chap: 0217

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