2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 16

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Family Law Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 673
Sponsored By:
Delegate Boutin
Entitled:
Valid Marriages

Synopsis:

Adding a new section to the Maryland Constitution to establish that only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid in this State; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
07/7
Pre-filed
1/14
First Reading Judiciary
2/11
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/8
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
MARRIAGE
REFERENDUM
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - XV Miscellaneous
( 8 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered