1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 227

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: SB 26/95 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben, Forehand, Kelley, and Jimeno
Entitled:
Family Law - Child Support

Synopsis:

Requiring that an order awarding child support remain in effect until the child marries or attains the age of 18 years; establishing a specified exception for an unmarried child who is enrolled in at least 4 units of credit in a program at a secondary school, or in an alternative program at an accredited college or an approved vocational, technical, or postsecondary school; permitting a court to modify child support awards as circumstances require; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/23
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/24
Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Favorable
Special Order 2/7 (Sen. Amoss) Adopted
2/7
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
2/9
Special Order 2/13 (Sen. Pica) Adopted
2/13
Special Order 2/15 (Sen. Pica) Adopted
2/15
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
House Action
2/16
First Reading Judiciary
3/20
Hearing 4/3 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Sponsored by:
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Philip C. Jimeno, District 31
Senator Delores G. Kelley, District 10
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY, JUVENILE CAUSES, YOUTH
STUDENTS
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 12-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available