HB 217 (2009): relative to gender neutral references in court documents.
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HB 217 (2009)
relative to gender neutral references in court documents.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2009, January 29, 2009 and February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- January 29, 2009, 9:55 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 3, 2009, 9:55 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 12, 2009, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 1:00 PM LOB 208
- January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 9:55 AM LOB 208
- February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 9:55 AM LOB 208
- February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:30 PM LOB 208 (Orig 2:00 PM)
- February 17, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 20-0)
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV