HB 1432 (1994): amending the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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HB 1432 (1994)

amending the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Discrimination

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–4. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 226–131. On February 15, 1994 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Trombly. On February 15, 1994 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. W Mccann. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1994. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 21, 1994 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 11–12, on a motion by Sen. Hollingworth. On April 21, 1994 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 13–10. On April 21, 1994 the Senate failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)
  • Rep. C. Moore (Merr 19)
  • Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
  • Rep. Houlahan (Merr 2)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM206-208,LOB
  • March 28, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1994, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • February 15, 1994, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • April 21, 1994, Senate: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P193
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 27, 1994: HEARING JAN27 10:00 RM206-208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 14-4)
  • February 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5021>; HC23,P697
  • February 15, 1994: COMM AM<5021>, AA VV; REP F RILEY FL AM<5185>, AL VV; PASSED WITH AM RC(226-131); HJ26,P789-792 + 807
  • February 15, 1994: REP TROMBLY MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ26,P792
  • February 15, 1994: REP W MCCANN MOVED TO RECONSIDER (AFTER 3RD RDG),ML VV; HJ26,P807
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P164
  • March 28, 1994: HEARING MAR28 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 20, 1994: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR21
  • April 20, 1994: MIN COMM REPORT ITL
  • April 20, 1994: PROP COMM MAJ AM<6039>; SC25,P8-9
  • April 21, 1994: MAJ AM<6039>, AL RC(10-13); SEN W KING FL AM<6106>(NT), AL RC(10- -13); SEN HOLLINGWORTH MOVED LOT, ML RC(11-12); SEN MCLANE
  • April 21, 1994: MOVED LOT, ML RC(11-12); 3RD READING, ML RC(10-13); MIN REPORT ITL, ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(13-10); SJ12,P313-316
  • April 21, 1994: SEN BARNES MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; SJ12,P317

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1316 (1994): prohibiting discrimination based on genetic characteristics.

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