SB 2043 - Amends Marriage Definition and Terminology - North Dakota Key Vote
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Judy Lee voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Failed
- Jan. 10, 2017
- Introduced
- Jan. 3, 2017
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Title: Amends Marriage Definition and Terminology
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill which amends the definition of marriage and replaces gendered terminology with non-gendered terminology.
Highlights:
- Defines the term “spouse” as individuals living together who are married to each other (Sec. 1)
- Amends “husband and wife” to gender neutral terminology, such as two individuals, spouses or two individuals married to each other. (Secs.1-33)
- Authorizes both spouses in a marriage to adopt a child (Sec. 18).
Title: Amends Marriage Definition and Terminology
Committee Sponsors
- Judiciary Committee (Sponsor)