HB 447-FN (2009): requiring the continuation of the appointment of marital masters by election and requiring marital masters to be New Hampshire residents.
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HB 447-FN (2009)
requiring the continuation of the appointment of marital masters by election and requiring marital masters to be New Hampshire residents.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 11, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
- March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 3/12/09 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
- March 5, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 CC (vote 16-1)
- March 11, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1361-FN (2008): requiring the continuation of the appointment of marital masters by election within the judicial district and requiring marital masters to be New Hampshire residents.
- HB 510 (2011): requiring marital masters to be New Hampshire residents.