CACR 34 (2006): relating to the definition of marriage. Providing that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.

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CACR 34 (2006)

relating to the definition of marriage. Providing that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–7. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection”. On March 21, 2006 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 55–277. On March 21, 2006 the House adopted “Maj Rprt: ITL”.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, Rep's Hall
  • February 14, 2006, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 2006, House: REP HUTCHINSON: LAY ON TABLE — yeas 55, nays 277, failed
  • March 21, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 207, nays 125, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Judiciary
  • February 7, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 7 10:00 Rep's Hall
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 3:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 21, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for March 9 (vote 14-7, RC)
  • February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
  • March 9, 2006: Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection
  • March 21, 2006: Lay on Table, ML, RC (55-277)
  • March 21, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL, MA, RC (207-125)

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