TN SB1557 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 10 2016 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-11 - Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, specifies that in child support actions filed on or after July 1, 2016, the court cannot order the payment of retroactive support for more than five years unless the court finds the obligor deliberately avoided service or impeded the imposition of the child support obligations. - Amends TCA Title 36.

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Title

As introduced, specifies that in child support actions filed on or after July 1, 2016, the court cannot order the payment of retroactive support for more than five years unless the court finds the obligor deliberately avoided service or impeded the imposition of the child support obligations. - Amends TCA Title 36.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-02-10 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED (Y: 33 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-02-08 - Senate - FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT (Y: 32 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-02-02 - Senate - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-11HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2016-02-10SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
2016-02-10SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
2016-02-10SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0507)
2016-02-08SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 2/10/2016
2016-02-08SenateSenate Reset on calendar
2016-02-04SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 calendar for 2/8/2016
2016-02-02SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2016-01-27SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/2/2016
2016-01-13SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2016-01-12SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2016-01-11SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB1567 (Crossfiled) 2016-02-24 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

Subjects


Tennessee State Sources


Bill Comments

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