HB 292 (2007): relative to consideration of the preference of a mature minor in the modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 292 (2007)

relative to consideration of the preference of a mature minor in the modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 213

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 met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0375h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (1341) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 16, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1341, Rep Gile” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1739) was adopted on June 6, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1739) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 17, 2007, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0375h(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1341} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1341, Rep Gile — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0375h}NT for March 6 {Vote: 15-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0375h (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0375h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0375h(New Title): MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED == April 10, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 26, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1341} [05/03/07]; SC18, Pg.4
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Amendment{1341}, AA, VV
  • May 3, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1341}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1341, Rep Gile, MA VV
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1739}, Adopted
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1739} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0213

Laws It Would Change

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