HB 260 (1997): defining "marriage" to mean a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.
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HB 260 (1997)
defining "marriage" to mean a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held public hearings on February 6, 1997 and February 13, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–3. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 261–85.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mirski (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
- February 13, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ12,P178
- January 21, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/21/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 13, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING FEB13 01:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-3)
- February 25, 1997: MIN REPORT OTP
- March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(261-85); HJ33,P795-798