Compare MD HB 474 (2012) and MD HB 963 (2011)

The introduced text of these two bills, side by side, with the wording they share.

309 shared 8-word phrases found in the introduced text of these two bills.

This highlights wording the two bills share in their introduced text. A shared passage may include text that both bills quote from the same existing law, not only language either one drafted. A match shows that the texts overlap; it does not show who drafted a bill, and filing order alone does not show which bill copied which.

MD HB 474 (2012)MD HB 963 (2011)
EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. *hb0474* HOUSE BILL 474 D4 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2lr1584 HB 963/11 – JUD By: Delegates Dwyer, Afzali, Aumann, BatesEXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. *hb0963* HOUSE BILL 963 D4 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1lr1461 HB 1079/10 – JUD By: Delegates Dwyer, Afzali, Aumann, Bates
Myers, Norman, O’Donnell, Otto, Parrott, Ready, Schuh, Schulz, SerafiniMyers, Norman, O’Donnell, Otto, Parrott, Ready, Schuh, Schulz, Serafini
and Wood Introduced and read first time: February 2, 2012 Assigned to: Judiciaryand Wood Introduced and read first time: February 11, 2011 Assigned to: Judiciary
Marriage Protection Act 2 FOR the purpose of adding a new section to the Maryland Constitution to establish 3 that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only domestic legal 4 union valid or recognized in this State; and submitting this amendment to the 5 qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection. 6 BY proposing an addition to the Maryland Constitution 7 Article XV – Miscellaneous 8 Section 8 9 SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF 10 MARYLAND, (Three–fifths of all the members elected to each of the two Houses 11 concurring), That it be proposed that the Maryland Constitution read as follows: 12 Article XV – Miscellaneous 13 8. 14 MARRIAGE BETW…Marriage Protection Act 2 FOR the purpose of adding a new section to the Maryland Constitution to establish 3 that marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only domestic legal 4 union valid or recognized in this State; and submitting this amendment to the 5 qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection. 6 BY proposing an addition to the Maryland Constitution 7 Article XV – Miscellaneous 8 Section 8 9 SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF 10 MARYLAND, (Three–fifths of all the members elected to each of the two Houses 11 concurring), That it be proposed that the Maryland Constitution read as follows: 12 Article XV – Miscellaneous 13 8. 14 MARRIAGE BETW…