HB 1415 (2008): relative to civil unions and marriages between parties of the same sex contracted outside of New Hampshire.
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HB 1415 (2008)
relative to civil unions and marriages between parties of the same sex contracted outside of New Hampshire.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 5, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- February 5, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: 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 10:00 AM LOB 206-208
- February 5, 2008: Executive Session: 2/5/08 2:30 PM LOB 208
- February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-1)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 147 (2009): prohibiting the recognition as civil unions of marriages between persons of the same sex contracted outside of New Hampshire.