HB 135 (2018): relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.

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HB 135 (2018)

relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Children and Family Law committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 9, 2017, June 6, 2017, September 12, 2017 and October 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 9, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2509h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2509h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 1, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • February 28, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • May 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • June 6, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • September 12, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • October 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • November 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206
  • April 3, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2509h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 9, 2017: Vacated to Children and Family Law Without Objection 01/04/2017
  • February 14, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/14/2017 01:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 28, 2017: Executive Session: 02/28/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 1, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • May 9, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 05/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • June 6, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 06/06/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • September 12, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/12/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 24, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 9, 2017: Executive Session: 11/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2509h for 01/03/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • January 3, 2018: Amendment #2017-2509h : AA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2509h: MA VV 01/03/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Introduced 02/01/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2018: Hearing: 04/03/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/02/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 314 (2019): relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.
  • HB 1103 (2020): relative to the submission of evidence in divorce proceedings.
  • HB 139 (2021): relative to the submission of evidence in divorce proceedings.

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