HB 827-FN (2007): relative to the reasonable cost of medical support for dependent children.

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HB 827-FN (2007)

relative to the reasonable cost of medical support for dependent children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 227

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0906h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 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 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 227 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • May 8, 2007, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0906h — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 10:45 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0906h} for March 27 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0906h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0906h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0906h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC18
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/06/07]; SC23
  • June 7, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order to 06/07/07
  • June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 7, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 06/25/07; Chapter 0227

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