HB 2738 Oregon House · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to marriage; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Provides that marriage is civil contract entered into between two persons. Clarifies that "husband," "wife" and "spouse" as used in state statutes include married persons of same sex. Permits registered domestic partners to dissolve domestic partnership for purpose of entering into marriage with each other after effective date of Act. Takes effect only if amendment to Oregon Constitution repealing section 5a, Article XV, is approved by people at regular general election held in November 2018. Takes effect on effective date of constitutional amendment repealing section 5a, Article XV.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2017 Last action Jul 7, 2017
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Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
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Feb 7, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
Feb 1, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Barnhart
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