HB 289 (2007): relative to joint agreements for the payment of postsecondary education expenses.
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HB 289 (2007)
relative to joint agreements for the payment of postsecondary education expenses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
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 13, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 237–108.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 7)
- Rep. Ruth Ginsburg (D - Hills 20)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- March 6, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 208
- March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: ITL — yeas 237, nays 108, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
- February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
- March 6, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2007 9:00 AM LOB 208
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:00 AM LOB 206
- March 21, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 11-7; RC)
- March 21, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 237-108; HJ 30A, pg.1036-1038