HB 427 (2005): repealing common law marriage.
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HB 427 (2005)
repealing common law marriage.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 17–5. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 270–81.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bickford (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 23, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 270, nays 81, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 10:30 RM208,LOB
- February 17, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 23 (vote 17-5;Reg)
- February 17, 2005: Min Report OTP
- February 23, 2005: ITL MA DIV(270-81)