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.

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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.

  • 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 unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

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: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

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: Inexpedient to Legislate Mar 21 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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