CACR 1 (2007): 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 1 (2007)

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: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 9, 2007 and March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2007 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 197–155. On March 28, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 233–124.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, Representative's Hall
  • March 9, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 19, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 28, 2007, House: (REP SERLIN) LAY ON TABLE — yeas 197, nays 155, failed
  • March 28, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: ITL — yeas 233, nays 124, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/1/2007 10:00 AM Representative's Hall
  • March 9, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 19, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/19/2007 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 14-6; RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 28, 2007: Lay On Table (Rep Serlin): MF RC 197-155, Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote
  • March 28, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 233-124

Laws It Would Change

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