2008 Senate Bill 1426

Revise Friend of the Court procedures

Introduced in the Senate

June 26, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To establish expedited procedures for suspending the drivers license of a parent who is delinquent in child support payments and related orders, and authorize “clearance fees” to lift the suspension when the unpaid amounts have been made up.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Nov. 13, 2008

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 revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Dec. 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.