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SF 3501

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

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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 a valid domestic legal union only a marriage between
a man and a woman.

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 between a man and a woman is the only domestic legal union that
shall be valid or recognized in this state.
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 only a marriage
between a man and a woman is a valid domestic legal union?
new text end

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