HB 841 (2008): relative to the appointment of parenting coordinators and establishing the family mediator and parenting coordinator certification board.

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HB 841 (2008)

relative to the appointment of parenting coordinators and establishing the family mediator and parenting coordinator certification board.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 26, 2007, August 29, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2007 and November 6, 2007. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2610h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2610h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 2, 2008 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2008. The committee held work sessions on March 4, 2008 and March 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0957h). The committee's amendment (0957h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 kill it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 11:30 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
  • June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • August 29, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 31, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 4, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 10, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • April 29, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2610h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0957h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 11:30 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 19, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 6/19/07 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • June 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/29/07 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/07 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 10/25/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/1/07 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/1/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/6/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2610h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote 12-2;CC); HC2 PG118
  • November 6, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2610h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2610h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2610h (New Title): MA VV
  • January 2, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 10, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/10/2008 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0957h for Mar 18 CC (vote 12-0)
  • March 10, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0957h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0957h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0957h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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