HB 1188 (2008): relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

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HB 1188 (2008)

relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 and February 21, 2008. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC unanimously, 13–0. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 31, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 19, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • June 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/21/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 13-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Children and Family Law for Interim Study
  • June 17, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 21, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/21/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 21, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 11-0)

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