Idaho Amendment 2 (2006)
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Idaho Amendment 2 of 2006 is an amendment to the Idaho Constitution that made it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriage
s or civil union
s. The referendum was approved by 63% of the voters.
The text of the amendment states:
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....
s or civil union
Civil union
A civil union, also referred to as a civil partnership, is a legally recognized form of partnership similar to marriage. Beginning with Denmark in 1989, civil unions under one name or another have been established by law in many developed countries in order to provide same-sex couples rights,...
s. The referendum was approved by 63% of the voters.
The text of the amendment states:
A marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.