CACR 18 (1997): relating to references to the governor in the constitution. that all references to the governor in the constitution shall be gender neutral.

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CACR 18 (1997)

relating to references to the governor in the constitution. that all references to the governor in the constitution shall be gender neutral.

  • Status: Passed both chambers, not ratified by the voters
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to adopt it on a division vote 300–32. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to adopt it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cushing (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Below (Graf 13)
  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • April 15, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Adopt — yeas 300, nays 32, passed
  • April 24, 1997, Senate: Adopt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P257
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:45 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-0)
  • March 12, 1997: ADOPTED DIV(300-32); REP WHEELER SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; 3RD READING MA DIV(303-26); HJ38A,P1103-1104
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ8,P156
  • April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 09:00 RM103,LOB FOR: INTERNAL AFFAIRS
  • April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 7-0)
  • April 24, 1997: ADOPTED 3/5VV; 3RD READING MA UNANIMOUS VV; SJ13,P256 + 271
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
  • November 3, 1998: AMENDMENT FAILED REFERENDUM (159,308 - 121,441); 1999 RED BOOK, P350

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 35 (1994): relating to gender-specific language. to people in the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 21 (1999): relating to gender neutral language in the constitution. Providing that all references to persons in the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 10 (2004): relating to gender neutral language in the constitution. Providing that all references to persons in part 2 of the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 23 (2022): the New Hampshire constitution. Providing that all references to persons in the New Hampshire constitution be gender-neutral.
  • CACR 32 (2010): relating to clarification of certain language. Providing that all references to people in the constitution shall refer to both male and female.

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