same-sex marriage; constitutional right.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution to guarantee the right to marry for same-sex couples. It seeks to repeal a section of the existing constitution that previously defined marriage in a way that could exclude same-sex couples. The proposed amendment would establish that marriage cannot be denied based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. The amendment would be put to a vote of the people of Arizona.
Key provisions
- Repeals existing language in the Arizona Constitution regarding marriage.
- Adds a new section to the Arizona Constitution.
- States that marriage cannot be denied based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
- Requires the Secretary of State to submit the amendment to voters at the next general election.
Who is affected
- Same-sex couples
- Arizona residents
- The legal system in Arizona
Notable changes
- Guarantees equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
- Eliminates discriminatory language in the Arizona Constitution regarding marriage.
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