PROHIBITS SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Summary
Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that only marriage between one man and one woman is valid. Provides that any relationship between persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Illinois. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 24, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John O. Jones
RRepublican
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