HB 684 (2009): allowing persons of the opposite sex to enter civil unions, eliminating certain prohibitions on same-sex civil unions, and clarifying that no person shall be a party to both a civil union and a marriage, unless the parties to the marriage are legally separated.
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@misc{bill-2009-hb684, title = {HB 684 (2009): allowing persons of the opposite sex to enter civil unions, eliminating certain prohibitions on same-sex civil unions, and clarifying that no person shall be a party to both a civil union and a marriage, unless the parties to the marriage are legally separated.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2009/hb684}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 684 (2009)
allowing persons of the opposite sex to enter civil unions, eliminating certain prohibitions on same-sex civil unions, and clarifying that no person shall be a party to both a civil union and a marriage, unless the parties to the marriage are legally separated.
- 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 March 3, 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 committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 2009, 1:30 PM: 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 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 1:30 PM 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: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-1)
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV