Constitutional amendment (second resolution); marriage. (HJ41)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from co-patrons Del. Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg), Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake), and Del. Sam Nixon (R-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Constitutional amendment (second resolution); marriage. Provides that "only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions." The proposed amendment also prohibits the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from creating or recognizing "a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage." Further, the proposed amendment prohibits the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions from creating or recognizing "another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage." View Full Text »
Status
04/11/2006: Passed the House
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