HB 1510 (2010): relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.
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HB 1510 (2010)
relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Inexpedient to Laegislate for Mar 17 by a vote of 15–3. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On March 18, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 248–81.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Laurie Boyce (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 1)
- Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 4, 2010, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- March 18, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 248, nays 81, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Children and Family Law
- January 26, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/26/2010 11:00 AM LOB 206
- February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 1:15 PM LOB 206 (Orig 2/2/10)
- February 10, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Laegislate for Mar 17 (vote 15-3; RC)
- February 10, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
- March 17, 2010: Special Order to Regular Place on Mar 18 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 18, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 248-81
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 587 (2012): relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.
- HB 1341 (2014): relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.
- HB 1301 (2002): relative to grounds for divorce for persons with minor children.