Section 13. Marriage

Marriage

Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state.

Summary: NEW SECTION: Marriage between one man and one woman.

Election Date: November 7, 2006

Votes For Ratification: 1264310

Votes Against Ratification: 862924

Percent for Ratification: 59%

Percent Against Ratification: 41%

Notes: This section was found unconstitutional in Wolf v. Wallker, 986 F.Supp.2d 982 (W.D. Wisc. 2014), aff'd sub nom. Baskin v. Bogan, 766 F.3d 648 (7th Cir. 2014).

Amendment Source: 2005 JR 30

Effective Date Source: Wisconsin, State Elections Board, state canvasses, 1970-1998, 2000-2012; 2008-04-01_SpringElection_Referendum_Approved, Series 3243