HB 283 (2005): relative to the commission to examine all aspects of same sex civil marriage and its legal equivalents.

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HB 283 (2005)

relative to the commission to examine all aspects of same sex civil marriage and its legal equivalents.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 12–6. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 217–133.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 23, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 217, nays 133, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 3, 2005: Hearing Feb 3 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 23 (vote 12-6;Reg)
  • March 17, 2005: Min Report OTP/AM
  • March 17, 2005: Prop Min Am{0682}
  • March 23, 2005: ITL MA RC(217-133)

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