HB 554 (2013): allowing parents to agree on college contributions.

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HB 554 (2013)

allowing parents to agree on college contributions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 154

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 5, 2013. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0484h). The committee's amendment (0484h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2013, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 12, 2013, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 21, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 26, 2013, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0484h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 12, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2013 3:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 25, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0484h for Mar 13 (Vote 18-0; Part II, RC)
  • February 25, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0484h
  • March 13, 2013: Amendment #0484h: AA VV
  • March 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0484h: MA VV
  • March 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 26, 2013: Hearing: 3/26/13, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC13
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/23/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 6, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2013: Enrolled [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1648
  • June 28, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/28/2013; Effective 08/27/2013; Chapter 0154

Laws It Would Change

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