HB 791-FN (2007): establishing a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.

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HB 791-FN (2007)

establishing a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee held work sessions on 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 majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0954h) was adopted on a division vote 245–120 on April 4, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 4, 2007 the House failed “(Rep Hunt) Lay on Table” on a division vote 158–207. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 210–160. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 24–0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, Representative's Hall
  • 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
  • May 22, 2007, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 245, nays 120, passed
  • April 4, 2007, House: (Rep Hunt) Lay on Table — yeas 158, nays 207, failed
  • April 4, 2007, House: (REP WENDELBOE) FLOOR AMENDMENT: 1011H NT — yeas 148, nays 219, failed
  • April 4, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA {0954H} — yeas 210, nays 160, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gottesman — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 14, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/14/2007 1:00 PM Representative's Hall
  • 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: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0954h}NT for March 27 (vote 15-5; RC); HC23, pg.694
  • March 22, 2007: Minority Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 22, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #0954h (New Title)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Amendment #0954h (New Title) Adopted, DIV 245-120
  • April 4, 2007: (Rep Hunt) Lay on Table: MF DIV 158-207
  • April 4, 2007: (Rep Wendelboe) Floor Amendment {1011h}NT: AF RC 148-219
  • April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0954h (New Title): MA RC 210-160
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC19
  • May 29, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/31/07]; SC22-A
  • May 31, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate RC 24Y-0N, MA

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