HB 1192 (2008): relative to the solemnization of marriage.

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HB 1192 (2008)

relative to the solemnization of marriage.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (0509h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0773h) was rejected on a voice vote on March 12, 2008. On March 12, 2008 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 242–81. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 3, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Lay On Table (Rep Lund) — voice vote, failed
  • March 12, 2008, House: OTP/AM 0509H NT — yeas 242, nays 81, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 1:00 PM LOB 206-208
  • February 11, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/11/08 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • February 21, 2008: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0509h NT for Mar 5 Reg (vote 12-6)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0509h (New Title)
  • February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0509h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Floor Amendment #0773h (New Title)(Rep N.Elliott) Failed, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Lay On Table (Rep Lund): MF VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0509h NT: MA RC 242-81
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC13
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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