Key Votes
SB 1140 - Exempts Religious Institutions from Performing Same-Sex Marriages - Key Vote
California Key Votes
Stages
- Sept. 30, 2012 Became Law Without Governor's Signature
- June 11, 2012 Referred to Committee
- May 31, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 21, 2012 Introduced
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Executive) - Sept. 30, 2012
Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - June 11, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (23-11) - May 31, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Exempts Religious Institutions from Performing Same-Sex Marriages
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that exempts any priest, minister, rabbi or authorized person of a religious denomination from being required to perform a marriage contrary to his or her religious beliefs and specifies that marriage is a civil, not religious, contract.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 21, 2012
Title: Exempts Religious Institutions from Performing Same-Sex Marriages
Sponsors
- Mark R. Leno (CA - D) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Michael J. Rubio (CA - D) (Out Of Office)
