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HB 1657 - 2023-24
Authorizing justices, judges, and judicial officers of federal courts to solemnize marriages.
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 04:05 AM
Current Version:
HB 1657
Current Status:
C 86 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 04:05 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
HB 1657
Current Status:
C 86 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 30
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 1
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 3
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
CRJ - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 7
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 8
Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee.
Feb 13
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 15
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Mar 8
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 6:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 28
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Mar 31
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 3
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 4
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 7
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 13
Governor signed.
Chapter 86, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023.
Available Documents
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