SB 431-FN (2022): relative to child support in cases with equal or approximately equal parenting schedules.

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SB 431-FN (2022)

relative to child support in cases with equal or approximately equal parenting schedules.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • 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 Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0326s). The committee's amendment (2022-0326s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 31, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1575h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1575h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 178–151. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 12, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • April 19, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0326s — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 178, nays 151, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:15 pm
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0326s , 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0326s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0326s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/03/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • April 19, 2022: Executive Session: 04/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 20, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1575h (Vote 8-7; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1575h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1575h: MA RC 178-151 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022

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