HB 590 (2006): excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

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HB 590 (2006)

excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 185

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 March 15, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 20, 2005 and September 28, 2005. The committee voted 10–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 18, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (1523) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1523) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 2006, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws. It took effect on May 26, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • September 20, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House d>, RM206,LOB <Rep Bick
  • September 28, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House d>, RM206,LOB <Rep Bick
  • March 7, 2006, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 18, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Larsen — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 1:30 RM206,LOB
  • March 24, 2005: Retained in committee
  • September 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 20 1:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Bickford>
  • September 28, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 28 10:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Bickford>
  • November 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 18, 2006; OTP (vote 10-5; RC)
  • January 18, 2006: Passed MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; March 7, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC5
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; March 7, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m
  • March 8, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/16/06]; SC10
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • March 16, 2006: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Lay On Table, Division 7Y-14N, MF
  • March 16, 2006: Sen. Flanders Moved Lay On Table, Division 9Y-14N, MF
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass RC 14Y-10N; OT3rdg
  • March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1523}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1523}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 26, 2006: Signed by the Governor; 5/26/06; Eff. 5/26/06 Chapter 0185

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 586 (2002): excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.
  • HB 177 (2003): excluding stepchildren from the definition of "child" in the context of support orders.

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