HB 592 (2006): relative to minimum support orders.

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HB 592 (2006)

relative to minimum support orders.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 189

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 held a work session on March 22, 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 13, 2005, October 11, 2005, October 25, 2005 and November 9, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. It crossed to the Senate on January 4, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2036). The committee's amendment (2036) 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 May 30, 2006, making it Chapter 189 of the session laws. It took effect on July 29, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 22, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • September 13, 2005, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Flockhart>
  • October 11, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB <Rep Flockhart>
  • October 25, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • November 9, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 10:45 RM206,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 22 9:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Gargasz>
  • March 24, 2005: Retained in committee
  • September 13, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 13 10:30 RM206,LOB <Rep Flockhart>
  • October 11, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 10:00 RM206,LOB <Rep Flockhart>
  • October 25, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 25 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • November 9, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 9 9:00 RM206,LOB
  • November 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 15-0; CC)
  • November 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0139}
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment and referred to Ways & Means
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 21, 2006: Hearing; February 21, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC2
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2036}(New Title) [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.8
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2036}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2036}(New Title), 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
  • May 30, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/30/06; Eff. 7/29/06 Chapter 0189

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