1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 242

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: SB 227/96 - 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.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/3
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/9
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
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, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered