HB 443 (2015): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.

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HB 443 (2015)

clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 and March 3, 2015. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 3, 2015, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 3, 2015: Continued Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 5, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 12-6; RC); HC19, PG. 427-428
  • March 5, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 12, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 136 (2017): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
  • HB 1206 (2026): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
  • SB 352 (2014): relative to equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.
  • HB 611 (2013): clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.

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