HB 1263-FN (2024): relative to parenting coordinators in high-conflict cases.

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HB 1263-FN (2024)

relative to parenting coordinators in high-conflict cases.

  • 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 January 16, 2024, with 10 people signed in online: 4 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0476h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0476h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2024. 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 2, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2024, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • February 6, 2024, 10:35 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 28, 2024, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0476h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 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
  • January 16, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/16/2024 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 6, 2024: Executive Session: 02/06/2024 10:35 am LOB 206-208
  • February 6, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0476h 02/06/2024 (Vote 14-0; RC)
  • March 7, 2024: Amendment #2024-0476h : AA VV 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0476h: MA VV 03/07/2024
  • March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 28, 2024: Hearing: 03/28/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 459-FN (2024): establishing a committee to study the child protection act; establishing a right to submit evidence and testimony in family court proceedings; relative to wage garnishment with child support payments; and relative to parenting coordinators in high-conflict cases.
  • SB 459-FN (2024): establishing a committee to study the child protection act; establishing a right to submit evidence and testimony in family court proceedings; relative to wage garnishment with child support payments; and relative to parenting coordinators in high-conflict cases.
  • SB 459-FN (2024): establishing a committee to study the child protection act; establishing a right to submit evidence and testimony in family court proceedings; relative to wage garnishment with child support payments; and relative to parenting coordinators in high-conflict cases.

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