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Votes at a glance: committee moves multiple family-law bills — several sent ITL, one advanced as 'ought to pass'
Summary
The Children and Family Law Committee recorded roll-call decisions on several bills: HB 1323 (parental alienation) was recommended 'ought to pass' after divided debate; HB 1717, HB 1185 and HB 1762 were recommended ITL; HB 1710 and HB 1460 recorded mixed votes. The committee also discussed consent calendar placement.
The House Children and Family Law Committee completed roll-call votes on multiple bills during the executive session.
Key outcomes
- HB 1323 (parental alienation): The committee voted to recommend the bill as "ought to pass" after testimony and debate (see detailed coverage). Vice Chair Rice moved the motion.
- HB 1717: Representative Pearson moved ITL (inexpedient to legislate); the clerk recorded a unanimous vote in favor of ITL and members discussed consent-calendar placement.
- HB 1762 (child support calculation): Representative Markell moved ITL, citing concerns that linking child support mechanically to parenting time could create a flood of court modifications; the committee recorded a roll-call and the motion carried.
- HB 1710 (parental abduction / uniform law): Representative Markell argued the bill would provide uniformity used by many states; other members urged an interim study given amendment history and domestic-violence concerns. The committee recorded mixed votes on the motion to pass.
- HB 1185: Vice Chair Rice moved ITL; members noted overlapping legislation in the Senate (House Bill 257). The committee voted to ITL and proceeded to consent on other unanimous items.
- HB 1460: Representative Pearson moved the bill out to pass; some members said they lacked sufficient information and voted no. The clerk recorded mixed votes and the committee closed the day's business.
The clerk handled roll calls for each motion and the chair confirmed scheduling for the committee's next meeting. Several members urged further study, amendments, or additional testimony on bills that carried significant implementation or equity concerns.
Actions recorded (summary): several motions to ITL, multiple roll-call results; unanimous ITL for HB 1717; ITL votes for HB 1185 and HB 1762; mixed recorded votes for HB 1710 and HB 1460. The committee discussed consent-calendar placement for unanimous measures and assigned staff follow-ups where needed.
