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ID HJR002

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

John McCrostie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 28, Article III, of the Idaho Constitution, which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman only.

  • Submits a constitutional amendment question to Idaho voters at the next general election asking whether to repeal the state constitutional provision restricting marriage recognition.

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare statements required by Idaho Code Section 67-453 regarding the proposed amendment.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed constitutional amendment and supporting arguments as required by law.

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Idaho to repeal the provision that bans same-sex marriage.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

1/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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