HB 1419-FN (2006): relative to mediation in divorce proceedings.

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HB 1419-FN (2006)

relative to mediation in divorce proceedings.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 147

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0688h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1751). The committee's amendment (1751) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 147 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Hearings and Sessions

January 5, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM206/LOB
January 24, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM206/LOB
April 11, 2006, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Children & Family Law
January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 10:00 RM206/LOB
January 24, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 24 10:00 RM206/LOB
February 2, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0688h} for Feb 15 (vote 15-0; CC)
February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0688h}, MA, VV
February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m
April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1751} [04/20/06]; SC15, Pg.28
April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1751}, AA, VV
April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1751}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 4, 2006: House Concurred with Senate AM, Rep. Moran, MA, VV
May 11, 2006: Enrolled
May 15, 2006: Enrolled
May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 1/1/07, Chapter 0147

Laws It Would Change

RSA 458