Nebraska Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban Initiative (2012)
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Text of measure
Constitutional changes
The proposed initiative would repeal Article 1, Section 29 of the Nebraska Constitution. The section reads as follows:
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Marriage; Same-Sex Relationships Not Valid or Recognized Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same-sex relationship shall not be valid or recognized in Nebraska. |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Nebraska signature requirements
In order to qualify the proposed constitutional amendment, supporters are required to collect valid signatures from a minimum of 10 percent of registered voters. The deadline to submit signatures for the 2012 ballot in Nebraska is July 6, 2012.[2]
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References
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State,"Marriage initiative petition," retrieved August 26, 2011
- ↑ [Confirmed with Nebraska Secretary of State-Elections Division via phone on 1-26-2011]
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