HB 437 (2019): establishing a commission to study parental alienation.

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HB 437 (2019)

establishing a commission to study parental alienation.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2019 and March 13, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1019h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1019h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1542s). On April 25, 2019 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hennessey. On May 2, 2019 the Senate failed “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 25, 2019, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2019, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 5, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • April 9, 2019, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1019h — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2019, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 12, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/12/2019 02:30 pm LOB 206
  • March 5, 2019: Executive Session: 03/05/2019 01:00 pm LOB 206
  • March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1019h for 03/19/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-1019h : AA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1019h: MA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Introduced 03/28/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 9, 2019: Hearing: 04/09/2019, Room 100, SH, 10:20 am
  • April 25, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1542s , 04/25/2019
  • April 25, 2019: Sen. Hennessey Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/25/2019
  • April 25, 2019: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2019-1542s ; 04/25/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove From Table, MF, VV; 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2019-1542s ; 05/02/2019
  • September 25, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/25/2019

Laws It Would Change

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