California Proposition 22 (2000)
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California Proposition 22, known also as Prop 22, was a proposition proposed and passed in 2000 that barred California's recognition of same-sex marriage. The proposition amended California's marriage law, adding section 308.5 of the Family Code stating Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. The proposition did not bar same-sex marriage, which was already illegal in the state, but it made it so that if another state allowed same-sex marriages, California would not recognize the union and the spouses would not be eligible for the rights and privileges associated with marriage.
The proposition received considerable controversy, but was eventually passed. Prop 22 received the support of 61.4% (4,618,673) of the voters while 38.6% (2,909,370) voted against the proposition.[1] (http://primary2000.ss.ca.gov/returns/prop/00.htm)
On February 19, 2004, the city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against the state challenging the law. This lawsuit came out at the same time that San Francisco city officials illegally issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Template:Law-stub
External links
- Text of Proposition 22 (http://primary2000.ss.ca.gov/VoterGuide/Propositions/22text.htm)