DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE
Summary
Shows support for the Illinois laws reserving the institution of marriage to one man and one woman. States the General Assembly's opposition to any efforts to extend the institution of marriage to 2 individuals of the same sex, whether by statute or by court decision. Urges the members of the General Assembly to adopt HJRCA 50, an amendment to the Illinois Constitution stating that "Only a marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Illinois".
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 19, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Total actions
29
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Aug 17, 2012
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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