2010 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 1097

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 913/09 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1079
Sponsored By:
Senators Muse, Peters, DeGrange, Dyson, Haines, Jacobs, Mooney, and Stone
Entitled:
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act

Synopsis:

Adding a new section to the Maryland Constitution to establish that a marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only domestic legal union valid or recognized in the State; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
3/5
First Reading Senate Rules
3/12
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator C. Anthony Muse, District 26
Senator James E. DeGrange, Sr., District 32
Senator Roy P. Dyson, District 29
Senator Larry E. Haines, District 5
Senator Nancy Jacobs, District 34
Senator Alexander X. Mooney, District 3
Senator Douglas J. J. Peters, District 23
Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 6

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Constitutional Amendments
Domestic Partnerships and Civil Unions
Family Law -see also- Adoption; Annulment; Divorce; etc
Marriage
Referendum

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - XV Miscellaneous
( 8 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered