SB 16 (2021): amending the alimony statute due to changes in federal tax law.

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SB 16 (2021)

amending the alimony statute due to changes in federal tax law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations
  • Chapter law: 113

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 25, 2021 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 2021, making it Chapter 113 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2021.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary
  • April 21, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law

Votes

  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: To Be Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 7, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/12/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 4, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/04/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • April 21, 2021: Public Hearing: 04/21/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93446087542 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 11, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • July 9, 2021: Signed by the Governor on 07/09/2021; Chapter 0113; Effective 07/09/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 444 (2020): amending the alimony statute due to changes in federal tax law.
  • HB 1234-FN-A (2020): relative to state and local government administration.
  • SB 444 (2020): amending the alimony statute due to changes in federal tax law.

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