HB 1281 (2016): relative to divorce petitions and procedures.

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HB 1281 (2016)

relative to divorce petitions and procedures.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 13, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 27, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB208
  • January 13, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • January 27, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 11:00 AM LOB208
  • January 13, 2016: Executive Session: 01/13/2016 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • January 27, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/27/2016 (Vote 13-3; RC)
  • January 27, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/27/2016

Laws It Would Change

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