HB249 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Marriage, same sex marriage amendment repealed, Amendment 774, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Summary

This bill would repeal Alabama's Amendment 774, removing the ban on issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognizing same-sex marriages from other states.

What This Bill Does

It proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Amendment 774. If voters approve the repeal, same-sex marriages would be allowed in Alabama and recognized if performed elsewhere. The repeal would be decided by a statewide election held under existing constitutional and election laws, with a ballot describing the proposed change and Yes/No options.

Who It Affects

• Same-sex couples: would be able to obtain marriage licenses in Alabama and have their marriages recognized.
• Voters in Alabama: will decide through a statewide ballot whether to repeal the ban.
• Election officials and county clerks: would administer the election and implement the change if the amendment passes.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Amendment No. 774 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, which prohibits issued marriage licenses to parties of the same sex and the recognition of same-sex marriages in other states.
• Provides for an election to approve the amendment in accordance with Amendment 555 and existing election laws.
• Requires a specific ballot description and Yes/No option, and states that the amendment becomes part of the Constitution when all statutory requirements are fulfilled.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments