CACR 17 (2014): relating to natural rights. Providing that discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited.

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CACR 17 (2014)

relating to natural rights. Providing that discrimination based on sexual orientation is prohibited.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 2014 the Senate adopted “Special Ordered to the call of the Chair, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2014-0988s), offered by Sen. Kelly, was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study by a vote of 16–4. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 234–95. The committee met in executive session on September 17, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2014, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs, SH 100
  • April 2, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • September 17, 2014: executive session, House Judiciary

Votes

  • March 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Interim Study — yeas 234, nays 95, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs
  • February 19, 2014: ===CANCELLED===Hearing: 2/19/14, Room 103, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC6
  • March 4, 2014: Hearing: 3/4/14, Room 100, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
  • March 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/13/14; SC9
  • March 13, 2014: Special Ordered to the call of the Chair, Without Objection, MA
  • March 13, 2014: Sen. Kelly Floor Amendment #2014-0988s, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0988s, 3/5 necessary, MA, RC 23Y-0N; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014: =REVISED=Executive Session: 4/22/14 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 16-4; RC)
  • April 30, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA RC 234-95
  • September 17, 2014: Executive Session: 9/17/2014, LOB 208, 1:30 PM
  • October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 14-3)

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