HB 475 (2024): establishing a right to submit evidence and testimony in family court proceedings.

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HB 475 (2024)

establishing a right to submit evidence and testimony in family court proceedings.

  • 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 5, 2023 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held public hearings on March 7, 2023 and March 15, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 10, 2023. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-2324h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-2324h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 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

  • March 7, 2023, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 305-307
  • March 15, 2023, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 305-307
  • October 10, 2023, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 202-204
  • October 31, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
  • April 18, 2024, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 3, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2324h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • March 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/07/2023 10:15 am LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/15/2023 09:30 am LOB 305-307
  • March 15, 2023: Executive Session: 03/15/2023 10:15 am LOB 305-307
  • March 15, 2023: Retained in Committee
  • October 10, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/2023 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • October 31, 2023: Executive Session: 10/31/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 31, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-2324h 10/31/2023 (Vote 16-0; RC)
  • January 3, 2024: Amendment #2023-2324h : AA VV 01/03/2024
  • January 3, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2324h: MA VV 01/03/2024
  • February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 18, 2024: Hearing: 04/18/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:30 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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