HB 207 (2009): relative to modification of parental rights and responsibilities.
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HB 207 (2009)
relative to modification of parental rights and responsibilities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- 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 27, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2009 and February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–3. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 3, 2009, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 5, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- March 3, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- March 11, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 10:00 AM LOB 206
- February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 2:15 PM LOB 206
- February 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2009 9:00 AM LOB 206
- March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 206
- March 4, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 RC (vote 12-3)
- March 4, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 11, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV