SB 176 (2011): relative to marriage licenses.
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SB 176 (2011)
relative to marriage licenses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 187
The Story
The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. It was introduced on March 17, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. On March 23, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2011. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2011, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 17, 2011, 1:15 PM: hearing, LOB 101
- April 19, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 23, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- March 17, 2011: Hearing: 3/17/11, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
- March 17, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/23/11; SC16
- March 17, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary [3/17/2011]
- March 23, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 23, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 19, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/19/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- May 12, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 25 (Vote 13-1; CC)
- May 25, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- June 8, 2011: Enrolled
- June 8, 2011: Enrolled
- June 14, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/2011; Effective 08/13/2011; Chapter 0187