| SB 0744 | Clarifies state policy is to recognize marriage only between a male and a female |
| Sponsor: | Klarich | |||
| LR Number: | 2464S.02I | Fiscal Note: | 2464-02 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families and Mental Health | |||
| Last Action: | 05/12/00 - S Inf Calendar S Bills for Perfection | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2000 | |||
SB 744 - This act provides that the public policy of this
state is to recognize marriage only between a man and woman. Any
purported marriage between people of the same sex is invalid and
will not be recognized, even if valid where contracted.
ERIN MOTLEY
SA 1 - ADDS A REFERENDUM TO SUBMIT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT TO THE VOTERS FOR APPROVAL IN NOVEMBER, 2000.
SA 2 - ADDS SECTION 451.040 TO REMOVE FROM CURRENT LAW THE 3-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR MARRIAGE.
SA 4 - ADDS SECTION 170.038 TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A MODEL RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE CURRICULUM AFTER APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.