HB 521 (2018): revising the alimony statute.
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HB 521 (2018)
revising the alimony statute.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 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 17, 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, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 3, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 37)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- February 22, 2017: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- May 17, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- June 6, 2017, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- September 12, 2017, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- October 24, 2017, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
- November 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
Votes
- January 3, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 21, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/21/2017 10:30 AM LOB 206
- February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 LOB 206
- February 24, 2017: Retained in Committee
- May 17, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 05/17/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
- June 6, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 06/06/2017 01:30 PM LOB 206
- September 12, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/12/2017 01:30 PM LOB 206
- October 24, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 206
- November 9, 2017: Executive Session: 11/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
- January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/03/2018 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- January 3, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/03/2018