Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a joint resolution that submits a constitutional amendment to voters that prohibits penalties for declining to participate in same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the state from penalizing a clergy member or religious leader for declining to perform or solemnize a marriage between 2 individuals of the same sex based on sincere religious beliefs (Sec. A).

• Prohibits the state from penalizing a church or other religious organization for declining to make its buildings available for the performance or solemnization of a marriage between 2 individuals of the same sex based on sincere religious beliefs (Sec. A).

• Prohibits the state from penalizing an individual for declining to participate or provide services for a wedding or marriage between 2 individuals of the same sex based on sincere religious beliefs (Sec. A).

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