CACR 32 (2010): relating to clarification of certain language. Providing that all references to people in the constitution shall refer to both male and female.

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CACR 32 (2010)

relating to clarification of certain language. Providing that all references to people in the constitution shall refer to both male and female.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on February 2, 2010 and February 9, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2010 and April 29, 2010. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for May 12 by a vote of 14–3. On May 12, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 281–17. The committee held a work session on September 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 8 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2010, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • February 9, 2010, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 6, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 28, 2010, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 27, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 24, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 281, nays 17, passed

The Docket

  • January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 2, 2010: Hearing: February 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC5
  • February 2, 2010: Hearing: February 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m. SC6
  • February 9, 2010: Hearing: February 9, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC6
  • March 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/24/10; SC12
  • March 24, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order forward
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/6/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 20, 2010: Executive Session: 4/20/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 29, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 4/29/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 3, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for May 12 (Vote 14-3; RC)
  • May 12, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 281-17
  • May 12, 2010: Referred to the Judiciary Committee for Interim Study
  • September 28, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/28/2010 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • October 27, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 29, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 8-3)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 35 (1994): relating to gender-specific language. to people in the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 21 (1999): relating to gender neutral language in the constitution. Providing that all references to persons in the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 10 (2004): relating to gender neutral language in the constitution. Providing that all references to persons in part 2 of the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 18 (1997): relating to references to the governor in the constitution. that all references to the governor in the constitution shall be gender neutral.
  • CACR 23 (2022): the New Hampshire constitution. Providing that all references to persons in the New Hampshire constitution be gender-neutral.

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