HB 406 (2007): relative to access to state child support enforcement records.

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HB 406 (2007)

relative to access to state child support enforcement records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 249

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 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2127) was adopted on June 7, 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 (2127) 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 28, 2007, making it Chapter 249 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 8, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC18
  • May 29, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22-A
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2127} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2127} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/07; Eff. Date 08/27/07; Chapter 0249

Laws It Would Change

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