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2006 SESSION

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(HB101)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS

    1. Line 26, engrossed, after state,

      strike

        remainder of line 26 and all of lines 27 through 29

      insert

        “That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.

        This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships or unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage.  Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities or effects of marriage.”?