HB 437-FN (2012): relative to the definition of marriage.

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HB 437-FN (2012)

relative to the definition of marriage.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Domestic Relations

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 14, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2779h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2779h) was rejected on a roll call 82–266 on March 21, 2012. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Divide Sec.6 from FL AM #1288h(NT) (Rep Mirski)” on a division vote 173–179. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Reconsider Division of Sec.6 from FL AM 1288h(NT) (Rep Manuse)” on a division vote 128–222. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Lay On The Table (Rep Hunt)” on a roll call 82–263. On March 21, 2012 the House adopted “Object to Consideration of Motion Regarding FL AM 0478h (Rep Winter)” on a roll call 286–52. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Suspend Rule 35E to Hear FL AM #1097h(NT) (Rep Lambert)” on a division vote 62–277. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Reconsider Comm AM #2779(NT) (Rep Cartwright)” on a roll call 144–193. On March 21, 2012 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 133–202. On March 21, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 211–116. On March 21, 2012 the House failed “Reconsider Motion of ITL (Rep Jennifer Coffey)” on a division vote 87–211. On March 29, 2012 the House failed “Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep Tregenza)” on a division vote 136–161.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2011, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, Representative's Hall
  • March 3, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 14, 2011, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • October 25, 2011, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, House: AM 2779H(NT) — yeas 82, nays 266, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Divide Sec.6 from FL AM #1288h(NT) (Rep Mirski) — yeas 173, nays 179, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Reconsider Division of Sec.6 from FL AM 1288h(NT) (Rep Manuse) — yeas 128, nays 222, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: FLAM 1288H(NT) (REP BATES) — yeas 162, nays 188, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: LAY ON THE TABLE (REP HUNT) — yeas 82, nays 263, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: OBJECT TO CONSIDERATION OF MTN RE: FLAM 0478H (REP WINTER) — yeas 286, nays 52, passed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Suspend Rule 35E to Hear FL AM #1097h(NT) (Rep Lambert) — yeas 62, nays 277, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: RECONSIDER COMM AM 2779H(NT) (REP CARTWRIGHT) — yeas 144, nays 193, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 133, nays 202, failed
  • March 21, 2012, House: ITL (REP SIMMONS) — yeas 211, nays 116, passed
  • March 21, 2012, House: Reconsider Motion of ITL (Rep Jennifer Coffey) — yeas 87, nays 211, failed
  • March 29, 2012, House: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep Tregenza) — yeas 136, nays 161, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/17/2011 10:30 AM Representative's Hall
  • March 1, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 3, 2011: Executive Session: 3/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 3, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • September 14, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/14/2011 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/25/2011 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2779h(NT) for Mar 21 (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • November 2, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2779h (New Title)
  • March 21, 2012: Amendment #2779h(NT) Failed, RC 82-266
  • March 21, 2012: FL AM #2012-1288h(NT) (Rep Bates)
  • March 21, 2012: Divide Sec.6 from FL AM #1288h(NT) (Rep Mirski): MF DIV 173-179
  • March 21, 2012: Reconsider Division of Sec.6 from FL AM 1288h(NT) (Rep Manuse): MF DIV 128-222
  • March 21, 2012: FL AM #1288h(NT) (Rep Bates): AF RC 162-188
  • March 21, 2012: FL AM #2012-1097h(NT) (Rep Manuse)
  • March 21, 2012: Lay On The Table (Rep Hunt): MF RC 82-263
  • March 21, 2012: FL AM #2012-0478h (Rep Lambert)
  • March 21, 2012: Object to Consideration of Motion Regarding FL AM 0478h (Rep Winter): MA RC 286-52
  • March 21, 2012: Suspend Rule 35E to Hear FL AM #1097h(NT) (Rep Lambert): MF DIV 62-277
  • March 21, 2012: Reconsider Comm AM #2779(NT) (Rep Cartwright): MF RC 144-193
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass: MF RC 133-202
  • March 21, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Simmons): MA RC 211-116
  • March 21, 2012: Reconsider Motion of ITL (Rep Jennifer Coffey): MF DIV 87-211
  • March 29, 2012: Print Debate in Permanent Journal (Rep Tregenza): MF DIV 136-161

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