BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5400
SB 5400: Institution of marriage
Reaffirming and protecting the institution of marriage.
Summary
- The Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is declared to have a compelling interest in protecting the institution of marriage and preserving marriage as a union between a man and a woman as husband and wife.
From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5400), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 24, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Val Stevens (R-39)
- Introduced
- January 24, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 25, 1998
- Versions
- SB 5400, SSB 5400
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Val Stevens (R-39)
2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
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SB 5400 in other sessions
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