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SJR 29, 83rd R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.

Last action: Referred to State Affairs

Author: José Rodríguez

Companion:

HJR 77 (Identical)
HJR 78 (Identical)

Enabling legislation: SB 480

Subjects:
Family--Marriage Relationship
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Robert Duncan, Craig Estes, Brandon Creighton, Bob Deuell, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Joan Huffman, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Robert Nichols, Leticia Van de Putte, Tommy Williams)

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