Idaho Amendment 2 (2006)

Idaho Amendment 2 (2006)

Idaho Amendment 2 of 2006 is a "defense of marriage amendment" that amended the Idaho Constitution to make it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 63% of the voters. [http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pages/results/ballot.measures/ CNN.com Election 2006 - Ballot Measures] Accessed 14 December 2006.]

The text of the amendment states:

A marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state. [http://www3.state.id.us/cgi-bin/constretr?sctid=003030328.K Article III, Section 28] . Idaho Constitution. Idaho State Legislature. Accessed 06 January 2007.]

References

External links

* [http://www.followthemoney.org/press/ReportView.phtml?r=329 The Money Behind the 2006 Marriage Amendments -- National Institute on Money in State Politics]


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