HB 1237 (2016): establishing a committee to study the establishment of a conflict management and resolution system for parents and children.

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HB 1237 (2016)

establishing a committee to study the establishment of a conflict management and resolution system for parents and children.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1784s). The committee's amendment (1784s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1784s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Gargasz. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB206
  • February 16, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 29, 2016, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1784s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1784s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 02:15 PM LOB206
  • February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 10-2; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2016: Hearing: 04/29/2016, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1784s , NT, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Amendment 1784s, NT, AA, VV; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1784s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1784s (Rep. Gargasz): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • June 6, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/06/2016; Chapter 209; Eff. 6/6/2016

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