HB 174 (2011): relative to insurance coverage for court-ordered counseling in divorce proceedings.

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HB 174 (2011)

relative to insurance coverage for court-ordered counseling in divorce proceedings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 106

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2011. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2011 and February 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0109h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0109h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2011, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 27, 2011, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 3, 2011, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 9, 2011: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302 Following House Session
  • April 14, 2011, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0109h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 20, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/20/2011 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • January 27, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/27/2011 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 3, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2011 9:45 AM LOB 302
  • February 9, 2011: Executive Session: 2/9/2011 LOB 302 Following House Session
  • February 10, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0109h for Feb 15 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 10, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0109h
  • February 15, 2011: Amendment #0109h Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0109h: MA VV
  • March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 14, 2011: Hearing: 4/14/11, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC19
  • May 5, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/11/11; SC23
  • May 11, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 11, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 18, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2011: Signed By Governor 05/31/2011; Effective 07/30/2011; Chapter 0106

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1556 (2010): restricting courts from ordering counseling not covered by the parties' health insurance.

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