HB 173 (2009): relative to the basis for awarding custody to a stepparent or grandparent.
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HB 173 (2009)
relative to the basis for awarding custody to a stepparent or grandparent.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 10, 2009, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 27, 2009, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 11:00 AM LOB 206
- February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 1:15 PM LOB 206
- February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 18 CC (vote 18-0)
- February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12 , 2009, Room 103, State House, 02:45 p.m.; SC23
- May 20, 2009: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/27/09]; SC25
- May 27, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV