HB 538 (2013): relative to the calculation of child support based on residential responsibility.

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HB 538 (2013)

relative to the calculation of child support based on residential responsibility.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–4. On March 21, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 12, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/12/2013 10:30 AM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 26, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 20 (Vote 14-4; Part II, RC)
  • February 26, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 21, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ29, PG.960-961

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