HB 1280 (2008): repealing divorce based on irreconcilable differences and replacing it with divorce based on mutual consent.
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HB 1280 (2008)
repealing divorce based on irreconcilable differences and replacing it with divorce based on mutual consent.
- Status: Killed
- 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 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nancy Elliott (R - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Moe Villeneuve (R - Hills 18)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- January 31, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 21, 2008, 10:35 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 2:00 PM LOB 206
- January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2008 11:00 AM LOB 206
- February 21, 2008: Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:35 AM LOB 206
- February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV