SB 253 (2006): relative to enforcement of support orders for college and postsecondary educational expenses.

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SB 253 (2006)

relative to enforcement of support orders for college and postsecondary educational expenses.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0962). The committee's amendment (0962) was adopted on a voice vote on February 23, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Vacated from Judiciary” on a voice vote. On March 9, 2006 the bill was referred to the Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 12, 2006. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 14 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2006, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
  • March 23, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM206/LOB
  • October 12, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 23, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2006, House: Vacated from Judiciary — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • January 24, 2006: Hearing; January 24, 2006, Room 103, State House; 9:30 a.m.; SC1
  • February 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0962}[02/23/06]; SC7, Pg.5-6
  • February 23, 2006: Committee Amendment{0962}, AA, VV
  • February 23, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0962}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 23, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 9, 2006: Vacated from Judiciary, MA, VV by Nec. 2/3
  • March 9, 2006: ref to Children and Family Law
  • March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 10:00 RM206/LOB
  • April 19, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study April 26 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: ref to Children and Family Law for Interim Study
  • May 31, 2006: Interim Study members; Reps. McRae, Bickford and Souza
  • October 12, 2006: Interim Study Subcom Work Session Oct 12 10:00 LOB 206
  • October 25, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (Vote 14-1)

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