HB 449 (2015): relative to the duration of child support.

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HB 449 (2015)

relative to the duration of child support.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1864s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1864s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 28, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 28, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1864s (Rep Gargasz)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 6, 2015. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 16, 2015 the House voted 229–151 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

February 17, 2015, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
March 3, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
May 5, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 28, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1864s — voice vote, passed
June 3, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1864s (Rep Gargasz) — voice vote, passed
September 16, 2015, House: Veto Override — yeas 229, nays 151, failed

The Docket

January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Children and Family Law
February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 2:15 PM LOB 206
March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206
March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 (Vote 13-6; RC); HC19, PG. 412
March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
May 5, 2015: Hearing: 5/5/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC19
May 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1864s, 5/28/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC23
May 28, 2015: Committee Amendment 1864s, AA, VV
May 28, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1864s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
June 3, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1864s (Rep Gargasz): MA VV
June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
June 24, 2015: Enrolled
July 6, 2015: Vetoed by the Governor on 7/6/2015
September 16, 2015: Veto Sustained: RC 229-151 Lacking Required Two-Thirds Vote

Laws It Would Change

RSA 461-A:14