HB 1661 (2018): relative to a marriage petition by a party under age.

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HB 1661 (2018)

relative to a marriage petition by a party under age.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 273

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2018, January 30, 2018 and February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0461h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0461h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 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 pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1403s). The committee's amendment (2018-1403s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 26, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1403s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kimberly Rice. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2018, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 29, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 30, 2018, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 6, 2018, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 3, 2018, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0461h — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1403s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1403s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 02:00 PM LOB 206
  • January 29, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2018 09:00 AM LOB 206
  • January 30, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2018 03:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 6, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/06/2018 03:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0461h (NT) for 03/06/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Amendment #2018-0461h : AA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0461h: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2018: Hearing: 04/03/2018, Room 100, SH, 10:15 am
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1403s , 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1403s , AA, VV; 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1403s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1403s (Rep. K. Rice): MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • June 18, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/18/2018; Chapter 273; Eff. 1/1/2019

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