JOINT RESOLUTION · 2009–10 SESSION

HJR 4204: Marriage/only man & woman

Ensuring only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in Washington.

Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the state Constitution to ensure only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in Washington.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Matt Shea (R-4)
Introduced
January 30, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HJR 4204 in other sessions

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