HB 1305 (2022): relative to temporary alimony.
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HB 1305 (2022)
relative to temporary alimony.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2022, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 1, 2022: executive session, House Children and Family Law, 0900am LOB 206-208
- April 26, 2022, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 15, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 01:15 pm LOB 206-208
- March 1, 2022: Executive Session: 03/01/2022 0900am LOB 206-208
- March 9, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 8-7; RC)
- March 9, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 15, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/15/2022
- March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 26, 2022: Hearing: 04/26/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:45 pm
- May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 5, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/05/2022