HB 235 (2008): relative to the recognition of out-of-state marriages.

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HB 235 (2008)

relative to the recognition of out-of-state marriages.

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

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 majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0969h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2007 the House adopted “Move the Previous Question (Rep DeChane)” on a division vote 179–131. On March 28, 2007 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 169–171. On March 28, 2007 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 149–193. On March 28, 2007 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep DeChane)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on March 28, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 14, 2007 and November 15, 2007. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2007, 10:00 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
  • March 28, 2007: executive session, House Judiciary, Immediately Following Session
  • October 23, 2007, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • November 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • November 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 28, 2007, House: Move the Previous Question (Rep DeChane) — yeas 179, nays 131, passed
  • March 28, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA {0969H} — yeas 169, nays 171, failed
  • March 28, 2007, House: Lay On Table (Rep Hunt) — yeas 149, nays 193, failed
  • March 28, 2007, House: Recommit (Rep DeChane) — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 5, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/5/2007 10:00 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: Majority Comm Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0969h} for March 27 (vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Minority Comm Rept: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 22, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #0969h
  • March 28, 2007: Amendment {0969h} Adopted, VV
  • March 28, 2007: Move the Previous Question (Rep DeChane): MA DIV 179-131
  • March 28, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0969h: MF RC 169-171
  • March 28, 2007: Lay On Table (Rep Hunt): MF DIV 149-193
  • March 28, 2007: Recommit (Rep DeChane): MA VV
  • March 28, 2007: Executive Session: 3/28/07 Immediately Following Session
  • March 29, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • October 23, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/07 1:45 PM LOB 208
  • November 14, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/14/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 15, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/15/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 19, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 2 (vote 18-1; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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