HB 451 (2019): relative to term and reimbursement alimony.
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HB 451 (2019)
relative to term and reimbursement alimony.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
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 March 6, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0946h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–7, and the report was placed on the regular 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
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Robert Harb (R - Rock 14)
Votes
- March 19, 2019, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Children and Family Law
- March 6, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/06/2019 10:30 am LOB 207
- March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 13, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2019-0946h
- March 19, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/19/2019 (Vote 11-7; RC)
- March 19, 2019: Lay on Table (Rep. Long): MA VV 03/19/2019
- January 9, 2020: Died on Table