Michigan State Proposal

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Michigan State Proposal - 04-2^[1] of 2004, is an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that makes it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 59% of the voters.^[2]

The text of the amendment states:

To secure and preserve the benefits of marriage for our society and for future generations of children, the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.^[3]

In 2008, the Michigan Supreme Court held that the amendment bans not only same-sex marriage and civil unions, but also public employee domestic partnership benefits such as health insurance. ^[4] The ruling however had little effect since most public employers, relaxed their eligibility criteria to not run afoul of the amendment^[5]

2004 Election Results

Michigan Proposal 04-2
Yes or no		Votes	Percentage
Yes		2,698,077	59%
No		1,904,319	41%
Total votes		4,602,396	100% precincts

References

1. ^ 2004 General Election Results, Michigan Department of State. Accessed 19 December 2006.
2. ^ CNN.com Election 2004 - Ballot Measures Accessed 30 November 2006.
3. ^ Michigan State Constitution, Article I, section 25, Michigan Legislature. Accessed 19 December 2006.
4. ^ National Pride At Work, Inc. et al. v. Governor of Michigan et al., Michigan Supreme Court, May 7, 2008.
5. ^ http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/05/ruling_on_samesex_benefits_wei.html

External links

• The Money Behind the 2004 Marriage Amendments -- National Institute on Money in State Politics