HB 102 (2001): allowing bankruptcy judges to perform marriages after obtaining a special license.

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HB 102 (2001)

allowing bankruptcy judges to perform marriages after obtaining a special license.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 11

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–3. On February 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2001, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 28, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 8, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ9, p92
  • January 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/28/2000
  • January 9, 2001: Hearing Jan 9 10:45 RM206,LOB
  • January 30, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 8 (vote 9-3;Reg)
  • January 30, 2001: Prop Comm Am {0005}; HC14, p167
  • February 8, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ18, p259 + 261
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • March 28, 2001: Hearing; March 28, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 4, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [4/5/01]; SC16
  • April 5, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 12, 2001: Enrolled
  • April 19, 2001: Enrolled; HJ40, p1186
  • April 24, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2001 Eff: 4/24/2001 Chap: 0011

Laws It Would Change

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