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MN HF1615

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gottwalt

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution adding a section to article XIII defining marriage as "only a union of one man and one woman"

  • Requires the proposed amendment be submitted to voters at the 2012 general election

  • Specifies ballot language asking voters: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?"

  • Ballot will present voters with "Yes" and "No" options for the constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

Marriage recognized as only a union between one man and one woman, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Civil Law

4/28/2011

Committee Referrals

Civil Law4/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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