HB 1590-FN (2010): repealing same sex marriage.
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HB 1590-FN (2010)
repealing same sex marriage.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 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 12–8. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 210–109. On February 17, 2010 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Eaton)” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 3)
- Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Moe Villeneuve (R - Hills 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- February 17, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 210, nays 109, passed
- February 17, 2010, House: Reconsideration (Rep Eaton) — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 10:00 AM LOB 206-208
- February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 11, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 17 RC (Vote 12-8)
- February 11, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 17, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 210-109
- February 17, 2010: Reconsideration (Rep Eaton): MF VV
Laws It Would Change
- RSA 457:4
- RSA 5-C:46
- RSA 100-A:2-b
- RSA 457:31-b
- RSA 457:45
- RSA 457:46
- RSA 457:1
- RSA 457:3
- RSA 457:31
- RSA 457:37
Related Bills
- HB 443-FN (2012): 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.
- HB 437-FN (2012): relative to the definition of marriage.