HB 1487 (2006): relative to marriage licenses.

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HB 1487 (2006)

relative to marriage licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 86

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0788h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2006, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2006, 9:30 AM: public hearing, RM301/LOB
  • March 30, 2006, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Municipal & County Govt
  • January 4, 2006: **RESCHEDULED**Public Hearing Feb 16 9:30 RM301/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0788h} for March 7 (Vote 15-2; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0788h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 30, 2006: Hearing; March 30, 2006, Room 103, State House, 9:50 a.m
  • March 30, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 19, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 19, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/5/06, Eff. date 7/4/06, Chapter 0086

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