HB 553 (2003): relative to same-sex civil unions contracted outside of the state of New Hampshire.

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HB 553 (2003)

relative to same-sex civil unions contracted outside of the state of New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee held work sessions on March 18, 2003 and March 19, 2003. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 11–3. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RMs206-208,LOB
  • March 18, 2003, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2003, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Child & Fmly
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 10:00 RMs206-208,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Full Comm Work Session Mar 18 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Full Comm Work Session Mar 19 11:00 RM206,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 25 (Vote 11-3;Reg)
  • March 19, 2003: Min Report OTP/AM
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Min Am{0721}(New Title); HC26, p709
  • March 25, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court