HB 453 (2009): establishing that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal domestic union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.

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HB 453 (2009)

establishing that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal domestic union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. On March 25, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 205–136.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 12, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 17, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 25, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 205, nays 136, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 12, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2009 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Contined 3/18&19/09 11:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • March 19, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 RC (vote 11-9); HC 22A, PG.762
  • March 19, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 24, 2009: Special Ordered to Mar 25 Without Objection
  • March 25, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 205-136

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