HB 1580 (2006): relative to the child support formula.

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HB 1580 (2006)

relative to the child support formula.

Status: Killed
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Ways and Means
Subject: Domestic Relations

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 17, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0985h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 7–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0985h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 186–146. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2069). On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On May 4, 2006 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a roll call 16–7, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. The committee's amendment (2069) was rejected on a voice vote on May 4, 2006. On May 4, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 9–14. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 13–10, on a motion by Sen. Burling.

Hearings and Sessions

January 17, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM206/LOB
March 8, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

February 22, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 186, nays 146, passed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Motion to Table Sen. Roberge/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 7, passed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Remove from Table Sen. Roberge/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 7, passed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 13, nays 10, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Children and Family Law
January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 10:00 RM206/LOB
February 16, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {0985h} for Feb 22 (vote 7-5; RC)
February 16, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL
February 22, 2006: Maj AM {0985h}, AA, VV
February 22, 2006: Passed with AM {0985h}, MA, RC(186-146)
February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m
April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2069} [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.23-24
May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2069} [Not Voted On]
May 4, 2006: Sen. Roberge Moved Lay On Table RC 16Y-7N, MA
May 4, 2006: Sen. Barnes Moved Remove From Table RC 16Y-7N, MA
May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2069}, AF, VV
May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 9Y-14N, MF
May 4, 2006: Sen. Burling Moved Inexpedient to Legislate RC 13Y-10N,MA

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