HB 1647-FN (2022): relative to the calculation of child support.

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HB 1647-FN (2022)

relative to the calculation of child support.

  • 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 public hearings on February 8, 2022 and February 9, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0566h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0566h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 16, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 23, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1171h), and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 12–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 31, 2022 the House failed “Lay HB1647 on Table” on a roll call 155–179, on a motion by Rep. Altschiller. The committee's amendment (2022-1171h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 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 April 21, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, SH Reps Hall
  • February 9, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 14, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 21, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 201-203
  • March 23, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 12, 2022, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0566h — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 155, nays 179, failed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1171h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 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
  • February 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/08/2022 10:00 am SH Reps Hall
  • February 9, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/09/2022 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2022: Executive Session: 02/09/2022 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 10, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0566h (Vote 8-7; RC)
  • February 16, 2022: Amendment #2022-0566h : AA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0566h: MA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Referred to Finance 02/16/2022
  • March 14, 2022: Division Work Session: 03/14/2022 10:00 am LOB 212
  • March 21, 2022: Division III Work Session: 03/21/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • March 23, 2022: Executive Session: 03/23/2022 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • March 24, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1171h (Vote 12-9; RC)
  • March 24, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • March 31, 2022: Lay HB1647 on Table (Rep. Altschiller): MF RC 155-179 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Amendment #2022-1171h : AA VV 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1171h: MA VV 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 12, 2022: Hearing: 04/12/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/21/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/21/2022

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