Michigan 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 4297 — Family law; marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; expand to include a legislator. Amends secs. 7 & 16 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7 & 551.16).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2019

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 06, 2019. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    0 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2019

  2. referred to Committee on Government Operations

  3. read a first time

  4. introduced by Representative Sheldon Neeley

Sponsors

  • Leslie Love · Cosponsor
  • Jim Ellison · Cosponsor
  • John Cherry · Cosponsor
  • Terry Sabo · Cosponsor
  • Brian Elder · Cosponsor
  • Kevin Hertel · Cosponsor
  • Tim Sneller · Cosponsor
  • Beau LaFave · Cosponsor
  • Gary Howell · Cosponsor
  • Sherry Gay-Dagnogo · Cosponsor
  • David LaGrand · Cosponsor
  • Vanessa Guerra · Cosponsor
  • Karen Whitsett · Cosponsor
  • Kevin Coleman · Cosponsor
  • Jewell Jones · Cosponsor
  • Reggie Miller · Cosponsor
  • Cynthia Neeley · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (17)

  • Leslie Love
  • Jim Ellison
  • John Cherry Democrat
  • Terry Sabo
  • Brian Elder
  • Kevin Hertel Democrat
  • Tim Sneller
  • Beau LaFave
  • Gary Howell
  • Sherry Gay-Dagnogo
  • David LaGrand
  • Vanessa Guerra
  • Karen Whitsett
  • Kevin Coleman
  • Jewell Jones
  • Reggie Miller Democrat
  • Cynthia Neeley Democrat

Not signed on (130)

130 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4297?
HB 4297 is sponsored by Leslie Love, Jim Ellison, John Cherry (Democrat), Terry Sabo, Brian Elder, Kevin Hertel (Democrat), Tim Sneller, Beau LaFave, Gary Howell, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, David LaGrand, Vanessa Guerra, Karen Whitsett, Kevin Coleman, Jewell Jones, Reggie Miller (Democrat), and Cynthia Neeley (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4297?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 06, 2019. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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