HB 1192-FN (2024): relative to contempt actions in domestic relations matters.

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HB 1192-FN (2024)

relative to contempt actions in domestic relations matters.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2024, with 8 people signed in online: 4 in support, 3 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0914h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0914h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 187–178. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2024. On May 15, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/16/2024, Without Objection”. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 16, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 5, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • April 2, 2024, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0914h — yeas 187, nays 178, passed
  • May 16, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 20, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/20/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 5, 2024: Executive Session: 03/05/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 5, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0914h 03/05/2024 (Vote 9-5; RC)
  • March 21, 2024: Amendment #2024-0914h : AA VV 03/21/2024
  • March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0914h: MA DV 187-178 03/21/2024
  • March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2024: Hearing: 04/02/2024, Room 100, SH, 02:15 pm
  • May 15, 2024: Special Order to 05/16/2024, Without Objection, MA; 05/15/2024
  • May 16, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/16/2024, Vote 5-0
  • May 16, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/16/2024

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