Washington Referendum 74, Same-Sex Marriage Measure (2012)
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| Topic Marriage and family |
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| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Washington Referendum 74 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Washington on November 6, 2012. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported legalizing same-sex marriage. |
A "no" vote opposed legalizing same-sex marriage. |
Election results
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Washington Referendum 74 |
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1,659,915 | 53.70% | ||
| No | 1,431,285 | 46.30% | ||
Overview
What was this measure designed to do?
This measure was designed to legalize same-sex marriage in the state.
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Referendum 74 was as follows:
| “ | The legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6239 concerning marriage for same-sex couples, modified domestic-partnership law, and religious freedom, and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition on this bill. This bill would allow same-sex couples to marry, preserve domestic partnerships only for seniors, and preserve the right of clergy or religious organizations to refuse to perform, recognize, or accommodate any marriage ceremony. Should this bill be: [ ] Approved [ ] Rejected | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for a veto referendum.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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