HB 240 (2007): relative to the amount of child support arrearage triggering the denial of a passport.

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HB 240 (2007)

relative to the amount of child support arrearage triggering the denial of a passport.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 34

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 34 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 16, 2007, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 104
  • April 17, 2007, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • February 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/6/2007 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 16, 2007: ==DATE & ROOM CHANGE==Executive Session: 2/16/07 1:15 PM LOB 104
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 17-0; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED == April 10, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:20 p.m
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:20 p.m.; SC16
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/07; Eff. Date 07/13/07; Chapter 0034

Laws It Would Change

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