HB 1596-FN-LOCAL (2016): changing the marriage license requirement to a requirement that couples obtain a certificate of notice of intent to marry and a certificate of marriage.

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HB 1596-FN-LOCAL (2016)

changing the marriage license requirement to a requirement that couples obtain a certificate of notice of intent to marry and a certificate of marriage.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 27, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 27, 2016: Executive Session: 01/27/2016 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court