SC0009 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
SC0009

Introduced 2/6/2013, by Sen. Wm. Sam McCann

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

ILCON Art. XIII, Sec. 9 new

Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in Illinois. Effective upon being declared adopted.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution by adding Section 9 as follows:

ARTICLE XIII

GENERAL PROVISIONS

(ILCON Art. XIII, Sec. 9 new) SECTION 9. MARRIAGE

Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in Illinois.

SCHEDULE

This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.