Arizona Proposition 107 (2006)

Arizona Proposition 107 was a proposed same-sex marriage ban, put before voters by ballot initiative in the 2006 General Election. If passed, it would have prohibited the state of Arizona from recognizing same-sex marriages or civil unions. The state currently has a statute defining marriage as union between a man and a woman. It also prevents recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. [cite web|url=http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=25|title=Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations|date=2007-09-18]

This proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution won only 48.2% of the vote with 51.8% voting against, making Arizona the first U.S. state to vote down a state marriage amendment. (Several states approved similar measures between 1998 and 2006.)

The proposition was backed by the Protect Marriage Arizona coalition, which included the Center for Arizona Policy and United Families Arizona. The proposition was primarily opposed by the Arizona Together coalition, which included the Arizona Human Rights Fund and the Human Rights Campaign.

Official title

An Initiative Measure

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Arizona; amending the Constitution of Arizona; by adding Article XXX; relating to the protection of marriage

Electoral results

tatewide

By county

References

See also

* List of Arizona Ballot Propositions

External links

* [http://www.azsos.gov/election/2006/Info/PubPamphlet/Sun_Sounds/english/Prop107.htm Proposition Text at AZ Secretary of State site] (including arguments for and against the measure)
* [http://protectmarriageaz.com/index.php Protect Marriage Arizona (Yes On Prop 107)]
* [http://www.noprop107.com/ Arizona Together (No On Prop 107)]
* [http://www.azpolicy.org The Center for Arizona Policy]
* [http://www.hrc.org The Human Rights Campaign]
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/19/AR2006111901168.html New Tactic In Fighting Marriage Initiatives] -- Washington Post
* [http://www.followthemoney.org/press/ReportView.phtml?r=329 The Money Behind the 2006 Marriage Amendments -- National Institute on Money in State Politics]