HB 369 - Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; provisions
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Current Status
05/29/07 - House Date Signed by GovernorFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 and Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appellate practice and child custody proceedings, respectively, so as to provide for changes in child custody proceedings; to provide for direct appeals in all domestic relations cases; to provide for a parenting plan in child custody cases and the procedure therefor; to provide factors in determining the best interests of the child; to provide for written findings of fact in child custody proceedings; to remove the right of a 14 year old to select a custodial parent; to provide for attorney's fees and expenses of litigation in child custody proceedings; to provide for binding arbitration; to amend Code Section 19-7-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to petition for legitimation of child, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Votes
| Date | Time | Vote No | Yeas | Nays | NV | Exc | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2007 | 1:49PM | House Vote #208 | 165 | 002 | 007 | 006 | PASS |
| 04/19/2007 | 8:57PM | Senate Vote #402 | 028 | 020 | 005 | 003 | ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT #1 BY SENATOR FROM THE 28TH TO COMMITTEE SUB |
| 04/19/2007 | 8:58PM | Senate Vote #403 | 022 | 028 | 002 | 004 | MOTION TO TABLE |
| 04/19/2007 | 9:01PM | Senate Vote #405 | 031 | 019 | 002 | 004 | ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED |
| 04/19/2007 | 9:03PM | Senate Vote #406 | 031 | 019 | 002 | 004 | PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
| 04/20/2007 | 1:47PM | House Vote #390 | 138 | 001 | 036 | 005 | Agree Sen Sub as Am |
| 04/20/2007 | 3:39PM | Senate Vote #442 | 043 | 000 | 008 | 005 | AGREE TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE SUBSTITUTE |
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/10/2007 | House First Readers |
| 02/12/2007 | House Second Readers |
| 02/27/2007 | House Committee Favorably Reported |
| 03/27/2007 | House Third Readers |
| 03/27/2007 | House Passed/Adopted |
| 03/27/2007 | Senate Read and Referred |
| 04/16/2007 | Senate Committee Favorably Reported |
| 04/16/2007 | Senate Read Second Time |
| 04/19/2007 | Senate Third Read |
| 04/19/2007 | Senate Passed/Adopted |
| 04/20/2007 | House Agree Senate Amend or Sub |
| 04/20/2007 | Senate Agrees House Amend or Sub |
| 04/30/2007 | House Sent to Governor |
| 05/29/2007 | House Date Signed by Governor |
| 05/29/2007 | Act 264 |
| 01/01/2008 | Effective Date |
Footnotes
3/27/2007 Modified Structured Rule3/27/2007 Passed House by Rules Committee Substitute
4/20/2007 Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate substitute
4/20/2007 House agrees to Senate Substitute as Amended by House