SB 496-FN (2018): relative to mediation for certain child support arrearages.

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SB 496-FN (2018)

relative to mediation for certain child support arrearages.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Children and Family Law
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Domestic Relations
Chapter law: 230

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0301s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0301s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-0419s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 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 2018-1259h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1259h) 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. Sharon Carson. 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 230 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 2018.

Hearings and Sessions

January 16, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
March 27, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
April 10, 2018: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206

Votes

February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0301s and 2018-0419s — voice vote, passed
April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1259h — 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 Judiciary
January 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 2A
February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0301s , 02/01/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
February 1, 2018: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove SB 496-FN from the Consent Calendar; 02/01/2018
February 1, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0301s , AA, VV; 02/01/2018
February 1, 2018: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2018-0419s , AA, VV; 02/01/2018
February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0301s and 2018-0419s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Children and Family Law
March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 01:00 PM LOB 206
April 10, 2018: Executive Session: 04/10/2018 LOB 206
April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1259h for 04/19/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
April 19, 2018: Amendment #2018-1259h : AA VV 04/19/2018
April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1259h: MA VV 04/19/2018
May 2, 2018: Sen. Carson 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 0230; Effective 06/08/2018

Laws It Would Change

RSA 461-A:14