HB 437-FN-LOCAL (2007): permitting same gender couples to enter civil unions and have the same rights, responsibilities, and obligations as married couples.

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HB 437-FN-LOCAL (2007)

permitting same gender couples to enter civil unions and have the same rights, responsibilities, and obligations as married couples.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 58

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 9, 2007, March 19, 2007, March 20, 2007 and March 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House failed “Recommit (Rep Rowe)” on a division vote 134–217. The committee's amendment (0972h) was rejected on a voice vote on April 4, 2007. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 243–129. On April 4, 2007 the House failed “(Rep Splaine) Reconsider” on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 4, 2007, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • 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 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 10, 2007, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, Representatives Hall

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Recommit (Rep Rowe) — yeas 134, nays 217, failed
  • April 4, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: OTPA {1156H} — yeas 243, nays 129, passed
  • April 4, 2007, House: (Rep Splaine) Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 5, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/5/2007 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • 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 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/07 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/22/07 9:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0972h}NT for March 27 (vote 15-5; RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0972h (New Title)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Recommit (Rep Rowe): MF, DIV 134-217
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Amendment {0972h}: AF VV
  • April 4, 2007: (Rep Lasky) Floor Amendment {1156h}NT: AA DIV 223-137
  • April 4, 2007: (Rep DiFruscia) Floor Amendment {1158h}NT: AF DIV 113-253
  • April 4, 2007: (Rep Mooney) Floor Amendment {1155h}NT: AF DIV 115-249
  • April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1156h (New Title): MA RC 243-129
  • April 4, 2007: (Rep Splaine) Reconsider: MF VV
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Representatives Hall, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/31/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0058

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