SB 444 (2010): relative to the medical child support obligation.
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SB 444 (2010)
relative to the medical child support obligation.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 166
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0963s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2010 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 28, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2010, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2010, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- April 6, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- April 13, 2010, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- April 15, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- March 17, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0963s — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 2, 2010: Hearing: February 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC5
- March 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0963s, 3/17/10; SC11
- March 17, 2010: Committee Amendment 0963s, AA, VV
- March 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0963s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 17, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 18, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
- April 6, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/6/2010 2:00 PM LOB 206
- April 13, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/13/2010 11:00 AM LOB 206
- April 15, 2010: Executive Session: 4/15/2010 10:00 AM LOB 206
- April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 28 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- June 17, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2010; Effective 06/17/2010; Chapter 0166