BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5335: Civil marriage equality
Addressing civil marriage equality.
Summary
- Declares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while also respecting the religious freedom rights of clergy and religious institutions to determine for whom to perform marriage ceremonies and which marriages to recognize for religious purposes.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ed Murray (D-43)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to civil marriage equality, recognizing the right of all citizens of Washington state, including couples of the same gender, to obtain civil marriage licenses;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)
11 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5335 in other sessions
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