Introduced
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To require that before a divorce is granted a married couple with children must complete a divorce effects program which includes training in the effect of divorce on children, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and more. The requirement would not apply in cases where there is domestic abuse. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5467 to 5474. Senate Bills 959 to 966 are the same bills.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also require each party to complete a questionnaire asking about the effects of the divorce on the love between the parties and the child; the capacity of the parties to provide for the child’s physical needs; the mental and physical health of the parties involved; the school and community record of the child; the continuance of a close relationship between the child and the other parent; a stable, satisfactory living arrangement for the child involved; and domestic violence or mental anguish of any of the parties involved.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To establish that the sworn statement of domestic violence that exempts a couple from the requirements of the bill be reviewed only by the court, and not be a part of the public record of the divorce action.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To move back the date the bill goes into effect to October 1, 2004.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 63 to 44 (details)
To require that before a divorce is granted a married couple with children must complete a divorce effects questionnaire, and a program which includes training in the effect of divorce on children, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and more. The requirement would not apply in cases where there is domestic abuse. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5467 to 5474. Senate Bills 959 to 966 are the same bills.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 22 to 12 (details)
To require that before a divorce is granted a married couple with children must complete a divorce effects questionnaire, and a program which includes training in the effect of divorce on children, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and more. The requirement would not apply in cases where there is domestic abuse. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5467 to 5474 and Senate Bills 959 to 966.
Amendment offered
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To link the bill to legislation authorizing a $50 income tax credit and related measures for prospective newlyweds who take pre-marriage training.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 72 to 34 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, after linking it to legislation authorizing a $50 income tax credit and related measuresfor prospective newlyweds who take pre-marriage training.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 22 to 12 (details)
But will not go into effect because the bill was "tie-barred" to House Bill 5467, meaning this bill cannot go into effect unless that one also becomes law. However, HB 5467 was vetoed.
