SB 404 (2016): relative to the burden of proof for a divorced parent's petition to relocate children of the marriage.
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SB 404 (2016)
relative to the burden of proof for a divorced parent's petition to relocate children of the marriage.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2016 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 5, 2016, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- April 19, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 8, 2016: Hearing: 03/08/2016, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC8
- March 17, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/17/2016
- March 17, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2016
- March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
- April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 11:30 AM LOB 206
- April 19, 2016: Executive Session: 04/19/2016 10:30 AM LOB 206
- May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 05/11/2016 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- May 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/11/2016