SB 263 (2014): allowing state court judges to solemnize marriages.
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SB 263 (2014)
allowing state court judges to solemnize marriages.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 9
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 30, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2014, making it Chapter 9 of the session laws. It took effect on July 13, 2014.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 22)
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 2)
- Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2014, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 1, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 8, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- January 30, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 21, 2014: Hearing: 1/21/14, Room 100, SH, 9:45 a.m.; SC3
- January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 1/30/14; SC4
- January 30, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 11:00 AM LOB 208
- April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/14 11:00 AM LOB 208
- April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 16-1; CC)
- April 16, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 24, 2014: Enrolled 04/24/2014
- April 30, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
- May 14, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/2014; Chapter 0009; Effective 07/13/2014