AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

PRIVILEGES AND ELECTIONS

1. Line 31, introduced, after relationships

insert

and prohibiting the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from recognizing a legal status for relationships that intend to approximate marriage

SEN. WHIPPLE (PROPOSED BUT NOT ACTED UPON)

1. Line 28, introduced, after state

strike

remainder of line 28 and all of lines 29 through 31

insert

: “That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.  This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of 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.”