SB 394 (2014): relative to the recognition of out of state marriages, uniform marriage recognition law, civil union recognition, and gender neutral references.

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SB 394 (2014)

relative to the recognition of out of state marriages, uniform marriage recognition law, civil union recognition, and gender neutral references.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–8 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 217–119. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a division vote. On April 30, 2014 the House failed “Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)” on a roll call 133–202. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2014, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 8, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 1:30 PM: executive session, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 217, nays 119, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2014: Hearing: ===CANCELLED=== 2/11/14, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC5
  • February 18, 2014: Hearing: 2/18/14, Room 100, SH, 10:20 a.m.; SC6
  • February 18, 2014: Hearing: 2/18/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:20 a.m.; SC7
  • March 20, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/27/14; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, RC 24Y-0N; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/14) and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 8, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/8/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014: =REVISED=Executive Session: 4/22/14 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA RC 217-119
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/14; Chapter 0160; Effective 07/10/14

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