HB 791-FN – AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
04Apr2007… 0954h
2007 SESSION
09/01
HOUSE BILL 791-FN
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.
SPONSORS: Rep. Baxley, Merr 6; Rep. Morrison, Belk 2; Rep. Butler, Carr 1; Rep. DeChane, Straf 3; Rep. Lasky, Hills 26
This bill establishes a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.
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04Apr2007… 0954h
07-0892
09/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Commission Established. There is established a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, at least 2 of whom shall be members of the judiciary committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Four members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(c) One representative of the governor’s office, appointed by the governor.
(d) Four public members, 2 of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and 2 of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate.
(e) An attorney who specializes in family law, appointed by the New Hampshire Bar Association.
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
3 Duties. The commission shall study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage. The commission shall compile information on the legal and social effects of legislative acts and judicial decisions to permit same gender marriage. The commission’s study shall include, but not be limited to, the collection and analysis of data to determine the legal and societal changes which have occurred in other jurisdictions as a result of permitting same gender marriage.
4 Chairperson; Quorum; Hearing and Meetings.
I. The commission shall choose a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and clerk at its first meeting. The clerk shall keep a complete record of the proceedings of the commission and may call upon the resources of the legislature for assistance.
II. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member and shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
III. The commission shall hold no fewer than 3 public hearings in different parts of the state. Notice of all commission meetings and hearings shall be printed in the house and senate calendars. Commission meetings and hearings shall be open to the public and shall be subject to the requirements of RSA 91-A:2.
5 Report. The commission shall make a final report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the senate president on or before December 1, 2008.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect June 30, 2007.
LBAO
07-0892
Amended 04/06/07
HB 791 FISCAL NOTE
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this bill, as amended by the House (Amendment #2007-0954h), will have no fiscal impact on state, county and local revenue or expenditures.
METHODOLOGY:
This bill will have no fiscal impact since it establishes a commission to study the legal and social effects of permitting same gender marriage.