Introduced
To require that before a divorce is granted a married couple with children must have an enforceable parenting plan in place which covers custody arrangements, and assigns decision-making authority regarding the children. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 959 to 966. House Bills 5467 to 5474 are the same bills.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides the bill's provisions among it and House Bill 5471. Also, it would establish that a party's failure to file a parenting plan would not be evidence of willingness and ability to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship between the child and the other party.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 28 to 8 (details)
To require that before a divorce is granted a married couple with children must file with the court the enforceable parenting plan specified by House Bill 5471.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
by
To link the bill to legislation authorizing a $50 income tax credit for prospective newlyweds who take pre-marriage training, and requiring parents seeking a divorce to take training in the effect of divorce on children.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 87 to 14 (details)
To require that before a divorce is granted a married couple with children must file with the court the enforceable parenting plan specified by House Bill 5471.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which links it to legislation authorizing a $50 income tax credit for prospective newlyweds who take pre-marriage training, and requiring parents seeking a divorce to take training in the effect of divorce on children and have a "parenting plan" in place.
Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)
