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HF 3921

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution by adding a section
to article XIII; recognizing as marriage only a legal union between one man
and one woman and limiting creation or recognition of any identical or similar
legal status.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
new text end

new text begin An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the
amendment is adopted, a section shall be added to article XIII, to read:
new text end

new text begin Sec. 13.new text end

new text begin (a) Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union between one man
and one woman.
new text end

new text begin (b) This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any
legal status identical or similar to marriage.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin QUESTION.
new text end

new text begin The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at the 2006 general
election. The question submitted shall be:
new text end

new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that marriage shall consist
only of the union of one man and one woman and to limit creation or recognition of any
identical or similar legal status?
new text end

new text begin Yes .......
new text end
new text begin No ......."
new text end