HB 314 (2019): relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.

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HB 314 (2019)

relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Patrick Long.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 6, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 5, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/05/2019 10:30 am LOB 206
  • March 6, 2019: Executive Session: 03/06/2019 01:00 pm LOB 207
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/14/2019 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 14, 2019: Removed from Consent (Rep. Yokela) 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Special Order to 03/19/2019 Without Objection
  • March 19, 2019: Lay on Table (Rep. Long): MA VV 03/19/2019
  • January 9, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 135 (2018): relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.
  • HB 135 (2018): relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.
  • HB 139 (2021): relative to the submission of evidence in divorce proceedings.
  • HB 1103 (2020): relative to the submission of evidence in divorce proceedings.

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