Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a separate marriage license for same-sex couples.

Highlights:

• Establishes 2 alternative marriage license forms for each county clerk’s office, which provide for the following information (Sec. 1):
• 1 form provides for applicants’ names under “bride” and “groom”; and
• 1 form provides for applicants’ names under “first party” and “second party.”

• Specifies that marriage license applicants are authorized to select either form (Sec. 1).

• Requires a marriage license to record the gender of each applicant (Sec. 1).

• Repeals the requirement for a marriage license to provide the name of the county clerk or deputy county clerk who issued the license (Sec. 1). 

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