04RS SB245

SB245

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SB 245 (BR 2286) - V. McGaha, G. Tapp, C. Borders, E. Harris, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, V. Moore, A. Robinson, R. Roeding, D. Seum, K. Stine, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood

     AN ACT proposing an amendment of the Constitution of Kentucky by creating a Section 3A relating to marriage.
     Propose amendment of the Constitution of Kentucky to create a Section 3A to by law provide that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized a a marriage in Kentucky; provide that a legal status identical to or substantially similar to that for marriage shall not be valid or recognized; submit amendment to the voters for approval or rejection.

SB 245 - AMENDMENTS


     SFA (1, V. McGaha) - Add ballot language.

     HCS - Propose amending Section 109 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit courts from ordering substitution of alternative law for any act found unconstitutional, and to prohibit courts from ordering the General Assembly to pass laws, and provide that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Kentucky; propose amending Sections 109 and 230 to clarify that public money may be spent only by act of the General Assembly; propose amending Section 43 to designate the parties to be named when challenging the constitutionality of a law; submit to voters.

     HCA (1/Title, A. Arnold) - Make title amendment.

     HFA (1, S. Lee) - Amend to delete provisions of substitute and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of SB 245/GA, except change the section of the Constitution being amended from 3A to 233A.

     HFA (2/Title, S. Lee) - Make title amendment.

     HFA (3, L. Napier) - Amend to delete provisions of substitute and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of SB 245/GA, except change the section of the constitution being amended from 3A to 233A.

     HFA (4/Title, L. Napier) - Make title amendment.

     HFA (5, R. Nelson) - Amend to delete provisions of substitute and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of SB 245/GA, except change the section of the Constitution being created from 3A to 233A.

     HFA (6/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment.

     HFA (7, K. Hall) - Retain original provisions; insert in language relating to the definition of marriage a provision that a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be recognized.

     HFA (8, J. Hoover) - Insert provision to provide that a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized.

     HFA (9, J. Hoover) - Amend to delete provisions of substitute and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of SB 245/GA, except change the section of the Constitution being amended from 3A to 233A.

     HFA (10, P. Bather) - Specify that nothing in the section shall limit the ability of unmarried individuals to obtain legal rights, protections, or benefits, or assume corresponding responsibilities, obligations, or duties.

     HFA (11, P. Bather) - Delete provision specifying that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Kentucky.

     HFA (12, R. Wilkey) - Amend to delete proposed amendment to Section 230; specify that General Assembly has power to define any relationship conferring marital benefits and the courts of the Commonwealth shall not have the power to determine otherwise.

     Feb 26-introduced in Senate
     Mar 2-to State and Local Government (S)
     Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 11, 2004; floor amendment (1) filed
     Mar 11-3rd reading, passed 33-4-1 with floor amendment (1) ; received in House
     Mar 15-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
     Mar 22-discharge petition filed
     Mar 23-posting waived
     Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
     Mar 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 26, 2004; floor amendments (1) (3) (5) (7) (8) (9) (10) and (11) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2-title) (4-title) and (6-title) filed; floor amendments (10) and (11) withdrawn
     Mar 26-3rd reading; Committee Substitute adopted; defeated 55-10
     Mar 29-floor amendment (12) filed to Committee Substitute
     Apr 12-bill reconsidered; 3rd reading, passed 85-11 with floor amendments (5) and (6-title)
     Apr 13-received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, floor amendments (5) and (6-title) ; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute, floor amendments (5) and (6-title) ; bill passed 33-5; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
     Apr 14-delivered to Secretary of State (Acts ch. 128)


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