HB 541 (2021): relative to the priority of child support payments over other court costs and expenses.
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HB 541 (2021)
relative to the priority of child support payments over other court costs and expenses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betty Gay (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. William Marsh (D - Carr 8)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17)
- Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Robert Elliott (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Charlotte DiLorenzo (D - Rock 17)
- Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Joseph Pitre (R - Straf 2)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2021, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law
Votes
- April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Children and Family Law
- February 3, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/03/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96640856922 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 4, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
- April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021