Bill > HB1404

This bill establishes a legislative study committee to examine the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings, consisting of seven members (five from the House of Representatives and two from the Senate), with specific requirements for committee composition. The committee members will be appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate President, with representation from the children and family law and judiciary committees, and will receive mileage reimbursement for their work. The committee's duties include reviewing current state laws about property division in divorces, examining laws from other states, and suggesting potential legislative improvements. The committee will elect a chairperson, hold its first meeting within 45 days of the act's effective date, and require three members present to constitute a quorum. The committee is mandated to submit a comprehensive report of its findings and recommendations to key state leadership, including the Speaker of the House, Senate President, House and Senate Clerks, Governor, and State Library, by November 1, 2026. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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