HB 1280 (2016): relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.
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HB 1280 (2016)
relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
- Chapter law: 134
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 10–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 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. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2016, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Alethea Froburg (D - Coos 3)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2016, 1:00 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, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 01:00 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 10-1; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/10/2016
- March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 29, 2016: Hearing: 04/29/2016, Room 100, SH, 02:30 pm
- May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2016
- May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
- May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
- May 12, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/12/2016)
- May 27, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/27/2016; Chapter 134; Eff. 1/1/2017