HB 236 (2018): relative to determination of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption in favor of shared residential responsibility.

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HB 236 (2018)

relative to determination of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption in favor of shared residential responsibility.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • 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 21, 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2520h) by a vote of 8–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2520h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-0004h), offered by Rep. Itse, was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2018 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 171–178. On January 3, 2018 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 174–175. On January 3, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 236 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hinch. On March 7, 2018 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a division vote 138–191, on a motion by Rep. Itse.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2017, 2:00 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

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Lay HB 236 on Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 171, nays 178, failed
  • January 3, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 174, nays 175, failed
  • March 7, 2018, House: Remove from Table — yeas 138, nays 191, failed

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 21, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/21/2017 02:00 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
  • November 15, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 3, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2520h for 01/03/2018 (Vote 8-6; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Amendment #2017-2520h : AA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: FLAM #2018-0004h (Rep. Itse): AA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2520h and 0004h: MF RC 171-178 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 174-175 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Lay HB 236 on Table (Rep. Hinch): MA VV 01/03/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. Itse): MF DV 138-191 03/07/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1118 (2016): relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption in favor of shared residential responsibility.

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