SB 489 (2018): establishing a committee to study parental alienation in New Hampshire.

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SB 489 (2018)

establishing a committee to study parental alienation in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0514s). The committee's amendment (2018-0514s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1395h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1395h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 27, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 10, 2018: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0514s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1395h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0514s , 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0514s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0514s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 10, 2018: Executive Session: 04/10/2018 LOB 206
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1395h for 04/19/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Amendment #2018-1395h : AA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1395h: MA VV 04/19/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2018; Chapter 0229; Effective 06/08/2018

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