HB 1477 (2008): relative to cellular phone and satellite television records for child support enforcement.

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HB 1477 (2008)

relative to cellular phone and satellite television records for child support enforcement.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

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 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 13–2. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 7, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 29, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 8, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 12 Reg (vote 13-2)
  • February 8, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC16
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19A
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1165 (2010): relative to access to records for child support enforcement.

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