HB 1583 (2006): relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 1583 (2006)

relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 232

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 committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0497h), 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 18, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1922). The committee's amendment (1922) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 232 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 17, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM206/LOB
April 18, 2006, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Children and Family Law
January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 11:00 RM206/LOB
February 2, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0497h} vote Feb 15 (vote 15-0; CC)
February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0497h}, MA, VV
February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 11, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 11, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:40 p.m
April 18, 2006: Hearing; April 18, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
April 21, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1922} [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.25
May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{1922}, AA, VV
May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1922}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Moran, MA, VV
May 24, 2006: Enrolled
May 24, 2006: Enrolled
June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 6/1/06 Chapter 0232

Laws It Would Change

RSA 461-A:11