HB 79 (2009): relative to use of the child support guideline worksheet.

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HB 79 (2009)

relative to use of the child support guideline worksheet.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 172

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 met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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 April 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 11:15 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
  • April 7, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 11:15 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 17-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2009: Hearing; April 07, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC18
  • May 27, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/03/09]; SC26
  • June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 79 to the front of the Calendar
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 09/11/2009; Chapter 0172

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