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"AL":[["1998-05", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/30-1-19.htm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> (Act 98-500) is passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-06", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/Constitution/1901/CA-1470311.htm\">Amendment 774</a> to the Alabama constitution is passed 81-19%, forbidding marriage or other \"unions replicating marriage\"."]],
"AK":[["1998-02", "Mar", "In <a href=\"http://www.marriagewatch.org/Law/cases/brause.cfm\">Brause v. Bureau of Vital Statistics</a>, an Alaska Superior Judge ruled choosing a marital partner is a fundamental right that cannot be denied by the state without a compelling reason."], ["1998-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Ballot_Measure_2_%281998%29\">Amendment to the Alaska Constitution is passed 68-32%</a> (Article 1, Section 25), forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"AZ":[["1975-01", "NoMar", "A <a href=\"http://www.buddybuddy.com/t-line-1.html#pro-75\">marriage license was given to two Phoenix men</a>. The state legislature then passed an emergency bill banning same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoMar", "A <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Proposition_107_%282006%29\">proposition to amend the Arizona constitution to forbid same-sex marriage (Proposition 107)</a> failed, making Arizona the first state to vote against such a proposition."], ["2008-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Proposition_102_%282008%29\">Proposition 102 passed 56-44%</a>, forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"AR":[["1997-02", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/1997/R/Pages/BillStatusHistory.aspx?measureno=HB1004\">state legislature passed HB1004 (modifying Arkansas Code 9-11-109)</a>, banning same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas_Constitutional_Amendment_3_%282004%29\">Amendment 83 to the Arkansas Constitution was passed 75-25%</a>, forbidding same-sex marriage or legal status \"which is identical or substantially similar to marital status\"."]],
"CA":[["1999-09", "CULite", "<a href=\"http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fam&group=00001-01000&file=297-297.5\">Assembly Bill 26 of 1999</a> passed, granting domestic partners <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_California#Assembly_Bill_26_of_1999\">some rights</a>."], ["2000-03", "CULite", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_22_(2000)\">Proposition 22</a> was passed 61-39%, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2005-06", "CU", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_California#Subsequent_changes_and_clarifications\">Domestic partner rights were expanded</a> to most of the rights that married couples have."], ["2008-06", "Mar", "The California Supreme Court ruled <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_re_Marriage_Cases\">In re Marriage Cases</a> that the previous statutory same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional."], ["2008-11", "CU", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Proposition_8_(2008)\">Proposition 8</a> passed 52-48%, amending the state constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."]],
"CO":[["1975-03", "NoMar", "After Clela Rorex, the county clerk of Boulder County, <a href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/02/14/MNG3R517N51.DTL\">allowed six same-sex couples to wed</a>, a law was quickly pushed through to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://www.domawatch.org/stateissues/colorado/index.html\">Amendment 43 to the Colorado constitution passed 55-45%</a>, forbidding same-sex marriage. In the same election, <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Referendum_I_%282006%29\">Referendum I was defeated 53-47%</a>, which would have allowed same-sex domestic partnerships."], ["2009-04", "NoMarConst", "The state legislature <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Colorado#Designated_Beneficiary_Agreements_Act_of_2009\">passed House Bill 1260</a>, allowing two unmarried adults to become each other's designated beneficiary, which the governor then signed. The bill will take effect in July."], ["2009-07", "CULite", "House Bill 1260 takes effect, allowing two unmarried adults to become each other's designated beneficiary."], ["2011-03", "CULite", "The Colorado Senate passed <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/colorado-senate-passes-civil-unions-bill\">SB 172</a>, which would allow same-sex civil unions, by a vote of 23-12."], ["2011-03", "CULite", "The House Judiciary committee <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/well-keep-fighting-in-colorado\">voted 6 to 5 against SB 172</a>."], ["2012-04", "CULite", "The Colorado Senate is <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/civil-unions-poised-to-pass-the-senate-in-colorado\">expected to pass SB-2</a>, which would allow same-sex civil unions. The measure will then head to the house. A similar measure failed in the House Judiciary committee in 2011."], ["2012-05", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/republican-gives-key-vote-in-advancing-colorado-civil-unions\">advanced out of the House Judiciary committee</a>, which it failed to do in 2011. The bill now goes to the Senate Finance and Appropriation Committees."], ["2012-05", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/10/us-usa-civilunions-colorado-idUSBRE84819R20120510\">failed to advance to a vote</a> on the last day of the legislative session, but Governor Hickenlooper said he plans to call a special session so the bill will be voted on. The timing of the special session is unclear."], ["2012-05", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/15/us-usa-gays-colorado-idUSBRE84E06C20120515\">was defeated in a House committee</a> in a special session of the Colorado legislature."]],
"CT":[["2005-04", "CU", "The state legislature passed <a href=\"http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/act/Pa/2005PA-00010-R00SB-00963-PA.htm\">Public Act No. 05-10</a>, establishing same-sex civil unions."], ["2008-10", "Mar", "The Connecticut supreme court ruled in <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerrigan_v._Commissioner_of_Public_Health\">Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health</a> that the constitution protects the right of same-sex marriage."], ["2009-04", "Mar", "The governor signed <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/connecticut-governor-rell-signs-marriage-equality-bill\">Senate Bill 899</a>, codifying same-sex marriage in the law and converting civil unions into marriages by 2010."]],
"DC":[["2002-01", "CU", "The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_the_District_of_Columbia\">Health Benefits Expansion Act</a> was finally funded by Congress after 10 years, thus allowing domestic partnerships in the District of Columbia."], ["2009-12", "CU", "The City Council <a href=\"http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/01/same-sex-marriage-closer-in-d-c/\">voted 11-2 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage</a>. The mayor signed the bill, and it will go into effect in Spring 2010 after Congress' mandatory review period has expired unless Congress acts."], ["2010-03", "Mar", "The bill legalizing same-sex marriage took effect."]],
"DE":[["1996-11", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act added a <a href=\"http://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c001/sc01/index.shtml\">statute forbidding same-sex marriage</a>."], ["2011-03", "NoMar", "The Delaware Senate <a href=\"http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/04/07/del-senate-passes-civil-unions-bill/\">passed a same-sex civil unions bill 13-6</a>, and the House <a href=\"http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/04/14/breaking-del-house-to-vote-tonight-on-civil-unions/\">passed it 26-15</a>."], ["2011-05", "NoMar", "Governor Jack Markell <a href=\"http://governor.delaware.gov/news/2011/1105may/20110511-civilunions.shtml\">signed the same-sex civil unions bill</a>, which will take effect on January 1, 2012."], ["2012-01", "CU", "The civil unions bill takes effect."]],
"FL":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0741/Sections/0741.212.html\">Defense of Marriage law</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2008-11", "NoCUConst", "The <a href=\"http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Florida_Marriage_Amendment_(2008)\">Florida Marriage Amendment</a> to the Florida constitution passed 62-38%, forbidding same-sex marriage and possibly same-sex civil unions."]],
"GA":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://law.gsu.edu/lawreview/index/archives/show/?art=21-1/21-1_Constitution_SchaferAlexander.htm\">Georgia General Assembly</a> enacted <a href=\"http://law.onecle.com/georgia/19/19-3-3.1.html\">Title 19, Section 19-3-3.1</a>, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "An act amending the Georgia constitution to <a href=\"http://www.domawatch.org/stateissues/georgia/index.html\">forbid same-sex marriage and possibly civil unions</a> passed 76-24%."]],
"HI":[["1996-12", "None", "The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled in <a href=\"http://hawaii.gov/jud/20371.htm\">Baehr v. Miike</a> that forbidding same-sex marriage violated the state constitution; however, they did not allow same-sex marriage at that time."], ["1997-01", "CULite", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocal_beneficiary_relationships_in_Hawaii\">Reciprocal beneficiary relationships</a> were created in Hawaii, allowing couples who cannot legally get married (including same-sex couples) to have a limited number of rights and benefits."], ["1998-11", "CULite", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii_Constitutional_Amendment_2_(1998)\">Hawaii Constitutional Amendment 2</a> passed 69-29%, giving the state legislature the right to enact a same-sex marriage ban. The state legislature did so shortly thereafter."], ["2010-01", "CULite", "The Hawaii State Senate passed <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii_House_Bill_444#2010_session\">Hawaii House Bill 444</a>, allowing same-sex civil unions, with a 18-7 (veto-proof) majority. The Hawaii House of Representatives then voted to postpone the bill indefinitely."], ["2010-04", "CULite", "The Hawaii House of Representatives passed House Bill 444 on the last day of the legislative session."], ["2010-07", "CULite", "Governor Linda Lingle vetoed House Bill 444."], ["2011-01", "CULite", "The Hawaii State Senate passed <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii_Senate_Bill_232\">Hawaii Senate Bill 232</a>, allowing same-sex civil unions, by a vote of 19-6."], ["2011-02", "CULite", "The Hawaii House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 232 by a vote of 31-19."], ["2011-02", "CULite", "Governor Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 232 into law, which will allow civil unions starting in January 2012."], ["2012-01", "CU", "Senate Bill 232 takes effect, allowing civil unions."]],
"ID":[["1996-01", "NoCU", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/ID.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage and possibly civil unions."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_Amendment_2_(2006)\">Idaho Amendment 2</a> passed 63-37%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions in the state constitution."]],
"IL":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/IL.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2010-12", "NoMar", "The state legislature <a href=\"http://www.lambdalegal.org/news/il_20101201_assembly-passes-civil-unions.html\">passed the The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act</a>, which would allow same-sex civil unions. The governor has vowed to sign the bill. The bill passed the House 61-52 and the Senate 32-24."], ["2011-02", "NoMar", "The governor <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/illinois-civil-unions-bill-to-be-signed-into-law-today\">signed the bill allowing same-sex civil unions</a>, which will take effect June 1."], ["2011-06", "CU", "The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act takes effect, allowing same-sex civil unions."], ["2012-05", "CU", "<a href=\"http://www.lambdalegal.org/sites/illinois-marriage/take-action/illinois-marriage/index.html\">Lambda Legal</a> and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a <a href=\"http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/midwest/view/20120530aclu_lawsuit_to_challenge_illinois_gay_marriage_ban/srvc=home&position=recent\">lawsuit to allow same-sex marriage</a>."]],
"IN":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/IN.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"IA":[["1998-04", "NoMar", "<a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/IA.cfm\">1998 Ia H.F. 382</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2007-08", "Mar", "A ruling in the <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varnum_v._Brien\">Varnum v. Brien</a> case allowed same-sex marriage for a short time in Polk County in Iowa."], ["2007-09", "NoMar", "The judge then ordered a stay of his ruling pending the county's appeal. As of March 2009, the case is before the Iowa Supreme Court."], ["2009-04", "Mar", "The Iowa Supreme Court <a href=\"http://www.lambdalegal.org/our-work/in-court/cases/varnum.html\">ruled unanimously</a> that the law forbidding same-sex marriage was unconstitutional."], ["2010-02", "Mar", "Efforts to force a vote on an Iowa constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage <a href=\"http://iowaindependent.com/27424/gop-likely-thwarted-in-gay-marriage-battle\">failed to pass the Iowa House or Senate</a>."]],
"KS":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/KS.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2005-04", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://www.domawatch.org/stateissues/kansas/index.html\">Article 15, Section 16 of the Kansas Constitution</a> passed 70-30%, forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"KY":[["1998-04", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/KY.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_Constitutional_Amendment_1_(2004)\">Constitutional Amendment 1</a> passed 75-25%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"LA":[["1999-07", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/LA.cfm\">Marriage Recognition Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-09", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Constitutional_Amendment_1_(2004)\">Constitutional Amendment 1</a> passed 78-22%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2004-10", "NoMar", "District Judge William Morvant of Baton Rouge <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_legislation_in_the_United_States_by_state#Louisiana\">struck down the constitutional amendment</a>, finding that it violated a provision of the state constitution requiring amendments to only cover one subject."], ["2005-01", "NoCUConst", "The Louisiana Supreme Court <a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-01-19-la-marriage_x.htm\">overruled the district judge</a> and reinstated <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Constitutional_Amendment_1_(2004)\">Constitutional Amendment 1</a>."]],
"ME":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/ME.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-06", "CULite", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_Maine\">Domestic partnerships were established in Maine</a>, providing some rights to same-sex couples."], ["2009-05", "CULite", "The Maine legislature passed <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Maine\">HB 1020</a>, allowing same-sex marriage, and the governor signed it. The law will go into effect in September."], ["2009-09", "CULite", "HB 1020 would have gone into effect, but was put up for a vote for a people's veto under Question 1."], ["2009-11", "CULite", "<a href=\"http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Maine_Same-Sex_Marriage_People%27s_Veto,_Question_1_%282009%29\">Question 1</a> passed 53-47%, revoking the right to same-sex marriage."], ["2012-01", "CULite", "A petition to put <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/marriage-equality-in-maine-headed-to-the-ballot\">an act to allow same-sex marriage</a> on the ballot gathered the required number of signatures. The measure will be voted on in November."]],
"MD":[["1973-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/MD.cfm\">Maryland Statutes Family Law</a> forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2007-09", "NoMar", "The Maryland Supreme Court <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Maryland#Conaway_v._Deane_.26_Polyak\">ruled in Conaway v. Deane & Polyak</a> that the prohibition on same-sex marriage did not violate Article 46 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights (which forbids discrimentation based on sex)."], ["2008-07", "NoMar", "The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Maryland#Domestic_partnership_legislation\">establishing a very weak form of domestic partnerships</a> although there is no statewide registry."], ["2011-02", "NoMar", "The Maryland State Senate passed <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Maryland#2011_Legislative_Session\">Senate Bill 116, the Civil Marriage Protection Act</a>, which would legalize same-sex marriage, by a vote of 25-22. Governor Martin O' Malley has said he will sign the legislation if passed."], ["2011-03", "NoMar", "The Maryland House of Delegates <a href=\"http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/maryland/2011/03/bill-legalize-gay-marriage-dies-md-house\">did not vote on the issue</a>."], ["2012-02", "NoMar", "The Maryland House of Delegates passed <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/18/us-usa-gaymarriage-idUSTRE81F01520120218\">House Bill 438, the Civil Marriage Protection Act which would legalize same-sex marriage by a vote of 72-67</a>. The State Senate has passed similar bills in the past, and Governor Martin O'Malley is a supporter of the bill."], ["2012-02", "NoMar", "The Maryland State Senate passed <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/24/us-usa-gaymarriage-maryland-idUSTRE81M2CW20120224\">the Civil Marriage Protection Act by a vote of 25-22</a>. Governor Martin O'Malley is expected to sign the bill, although opponents will try to gather signatures to put the measure up for a referendum in November."], ["2012-03", "NoMar", "Governor Martin O'Malley <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/01/us-usa-gaymarriage-maryland-idUSTRE8202CV20120301\">signed the Civil Marriage Protection Act</a>, which will take effect in January 2013 although opponents will try to gather signatures to put the measure up for a referendum in November."], ["2013-01", "Mar", "The Civil Marriage Protection Act takes effect, allowing same-sex marriage."]],
"MA":[["2003-11", "None", "The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled in <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodridge_v._Department_of_Public_Health\">Goodridge v. Department of Public Health</a> that the state must allow same-sex marriage within 180 days."], ["2004-05", "Mar", "The ruling in <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodridge_v._Department_of_Public_Health\">Goodridge v. Department of Public Health</a> takes effect, and same-sex couples are allowed to marry."]],
"MI":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/MI.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_State_Proposal_-_04-2_(2004)\">Michigan State Proposal - 04-2</a> passed 59-41%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions or any sort of domestic partnership benefits."]],
"MN":[["1970-05", "None", "Richard Baker and James Michael McConnell <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_v._Nelson\">applied for a marriage license in Minneapolis</a> and were turned down. They filed suit, and the case (Baker v. Nelson) went to the state and federal Supreme Court."], ["1971-10", "None", "The Minnesota Supreme Court <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_v._Nelson\">dismissed Baker v. Nelson</a>."], ["1972-10", "None", "The US Supreme Court <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_v._Nelson\">dismissed the appeal of Baker v. Nelson</a>."], ["1997-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/MN.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2011-05", "NoMar", "The Minnesota House and Senate <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Minnesota#2011-12_constitutional_amendment\">passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage</a> (although it does not affect civil unions). The measure will be on the ballot in 2012."]],
"MS":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/MS.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_Amendment_1_(2004)\">Mississippi Amendment 1</a> passed 86-14%, amending the Mississippi Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."]],
"MO":[["2001-07", "NoMar", "<a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/MO.cfm\">2001 Mo. H.B. 157</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_Constitutional_Amendment_2_(2004)\">Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2</a> passed 71-29%, forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"MT":[["1997-01", "NoCU", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/MT.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana_Initiative_96_(2004)\">Montana Initiative 96</a> passed 67-33%, amending the Montana Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."]],
"NE":[["2000-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska_Initiative_Measure_416_(2000)\">Nebraska Initiative Measure 416</a> passed 70-30%, amending the Nebraska Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2005-05", "None", "A federal judge in Omaha <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_for_Equal_Protection_v._Bruning\">struck down the ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions</a> in the case Citizens for Equal Protection v. Bruning."], ["2006-07", "NoCUConst", "The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_for_Equal_Protection_v._Bruning\">reinstates the ban</a> on same-sex marriage and civil unions as a result of the case Citizens for Equal Protection v. Bruning."]],
"NV":[["2002-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Question_2_(2002)\">Nevada Question 2</a> passed 67-33%, amending the Nevada Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage. (this was done in two consecutive elections, as required by Nevada law)"], ["2009-05", "NoMarConst", "The Nevada legislature <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Nevada\">passed SB283, making domestic partner benefits available to all couples</a>. The governor has said he will veto the bill."], ["2009-06", "NoMarConst", "The governor <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Nevada\">vetoed SB283 and the legislature overrode the veto</a>, allowing domestic partner benefits to all couples. The bill will take effect in October."], ["2009-10", "CU", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Nevada\">SB283 took effect</a>, allowing domestic partner benefits to all couples."], ["2012-04", "CU", "Lambda Legal <a href=\"http://www.lambdalegal.org/news/nv_20120410_federal-lawsuit-seeking\">filed a lawsuit challenging the same-sex marriage ban in Nevada's constitution</a>. The case is Sevcik v. Sandoval."]],
"NH":[["1997-07", "NoMar", "Section 457 (<a href=\"http://law.justia.com/newhampshire/codes/nhtoc-xliii/457-1.html\">part 1</a>, <a href=\"http://law.justia.com/newhampshire/codes/nhtoc-xliii/457-2.html\">part 2</a>) forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2007-05", "NoMar", "The governor <a href=\"http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070531/BREAK/70531001/1030\">signed a civil unions bill (HB 437) into law</a> to take effect in 2008. It was the first state to enact civil unions without a lawsuit or a threat of one."], ["2008-01", "CU", "Per <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/your_community/1329.htm\">HB 437</a>, civil unions are given out to same-sex couples."], ["2009-05", "CU", "The New Hampshire legislature passed a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_New_Hampshire#Same-sex_marriage\">bill allowing same-sex marriage</a>, which the governor said he would approve with some minor adjustments (not requiring religious groups to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies). Upon adding the language, the bill was defeated but not killed in the Senate. The future of the bill is unclear."], ["2009-06", "CU", "The marriage bill was reintroduced as HB 73 with the adjustments, passed the legislature, and was signed by the governor. The bill will take effect Jan 1."], ["2010-01", "Mar", "HB 73 took effect, allowing same-sex marriage."], ["2012-03", "Mar", "The New Hampshire House of Representatives <a href=\"http://www.afer.org/news/new-hampshire-bill-to-repeal-marriage-equality-law-defeated-with-bipartisan-support/\">defeated a bill to repeal same-sex marriage by a vote of 211-116</a>."]],
"NJ":[["2006-10", "None", "The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_v._Harris\">Lewis v. Harris</a> that the state law regarding marriage was unconstitutional, and the legislature had 6 months to either allow same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2007-02", "CU", "The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_New_Jersey#Civil_Union_Act\">Civil Union Act</a> passed the New Jersey Legislature and was signed by the governor, allowing for same-sex civil unions."], ["2010-01", "CU", "After the outgoing Governor Corzine indicated he would sign a same-sex marriage bill, the measure was defeated in the State Senate 20-14."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The New Jersey Senate <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/13/us-gaymarriage-newjersey-idUSTRE81C1FM20120213\">approved a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 24-16</a>. Governor Chris Christie has previous stated he will not sign the bill."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The New Jersey House Assembly <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/17/us-usa-gaymarriage-idUSTRE81F01520120217\">approved a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 42-33</a>. It is unclear whether Governor Chris Christie will veto it or put the measure up for a state referendum."], ["2012-02", "CU", "Governor Chris Christie <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/17/us-usa-gaymarriage-idUSTRE81F01520120217\">vetoed the same-sex marriage bill</a>, asking lawmakers to instead appoint an advocate for same-sex couples under the state's existing civil union law."]],
"NM":[["2004-02", "None", "A Sandoval County clerk began <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_New_Mexico#2004\">giving out same-sex marriage licenses</a> since New Mexico marriage law does not mention gender. By the end of the day, the state attorney general ruled the marriages were invalid."]],
"NY":[["2007-04", "None", "The governor <a href=\"http://www.domawatch.org/stateissues/newyork/index.html\">introduced a same-sex marriage bill A08590</a> to the New York State Legislature, which passed the State Assembly but failed in the State Senate."], ["2008-05", "None", "The governor gave an <a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/29/nyregion/29marriage.html?pagewanted=print\">executive order</a> instructing state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states."], ["2009-05", "None", "The New York State Assembly passed <a href=\"http://www.tomduane.com/Legislation/S4401.html\">S4401</a> allowing same-sex marriage. The bill is currently before the State Senate."], ["2009-12", "None", "The New York State Senate <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/new-york-leaves-same-sex-couples-without-full-protection-of-law\">defeated the same-sex marriage bill</a> 38-24."], ["2011-06", "None", "The New York State Assembly <a href=\"http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-15/us/new.york.gay.marriage_1_marriage-bill-domestic-relations-law-marriage-license?_s=PM:US\">passed a same-sex marriage bill</a> 80-63. The legislation now heads to the State Senate, where supporters estimate they have 31 of the 32 needed \"yes\" votes."], ["2011-06", "None", "The New York State Senate <a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html?_r=1&hp\">passed the same-sex marriage bill</a> 33-29. Governor Cuomo then signed the measure, and it will take effect 30 days afterwards. This <a href=\"http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/06/25/new.york.gay.marriage/\">marks the first Republican-lead State Senate to pass a same-sex marriage bill</a>."], ["2011-07", "Mar", "The same-sex marriage bill takes effect."]],
"NC":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/NC.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2011-09", "NoMar", "The State Legislature <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Senate_Bill_514_%282011%29\">passed Senate Bill 514, a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions</a>. The measure will be on the ballot in May 2012."], ["2012-05", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Senate_Bill_514_%282011%29\">Amendment 1 passed 61-39%</a>, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"ND":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/ND.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Dakota_Constitutional_Measure_1_(2004)\">North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1</a> passed 73-27%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"OH":[["2004-02", "NoCU", "<a href=\"http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=125_HB_272\">HB 272</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Issue_1_(2004)\">Ohio State Issue 1</a> passed 62-38%, amending the Ohio State Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"OK":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/OK.cfm\">Marriage Recognition Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_State_Question_711_(2004)\">Oklahoma State Question 711</a> passed 76-24%, amending the Oklahoma Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"OR":[["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Ballot_Measure_36_(2004)\">Oregon Ballot Measure 36</a> passed 57-43%, amending the Oregon Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2007-05", "NoMarConst", "The governor <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_unions_in_Oregon\">signed a bill establishing domestic partnerships</a> to take effect in 2008."], ["2008-02", "CU", "The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_unions_in_Oregon\">bill took effect</a>, allowing for same-sex domestic partnerships."]],
"PA":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/PA.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"RI":[["2007-01", "None", "A <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Rhode_Island#Recent_legislative_proposals\">number of bills were introduced allowing for same-sex marriage or civil unions</a>, but none were passed."], ["2011-05", "None", "The Rhode Island House of Representatives <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Rhode_Island#2011_legislation\">passed a same-sex civil unions bill 62-11</a>. The bill now goes to the state Senate."], ["2011-06", "None", "The Rhode Island Senate <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recognition_of_same-sex_unions_in_Rhode_Island#2011_legislation\">passed the civil unions bill</a> by a vote of 21-16. The bill contains a religious exemption that would let religious organizations choose to not recognize civil unions, and because of this some same-sex marriage advocacy groups are urging the governor not to sign the bill."], ["2011-07", "CU", "Over objections of some same-sex marriage advocacy groups, Governor Lincoln Chafee <a href=\"http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/northeast/view/20110702rhode_island_gov_lincoln_chafee_signs_bill_allowing_civil_unions\">signed the civil unions bill, which takes effect retroactively on July 1."], ["2012-05", "CU", "Governor Lincoln Chafee <a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ri-governor-signs-order-to-recognize-same-sex-marriages-performed-out-of-state/2012/05/14/gIQAL89FPU_story.html\">signed an executive order allowing recognition of same-sex marriages conducted out of state</a>."]],
"SC":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/SC.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina_Amendment_1_(2006)\">South Carolina Amendment 1</a> passed 78-22%, amending the South Carolina Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"SD":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/SD.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota_Amendment_C_(2006)\">South Dakota Amendment C</a> passed 52-48%, amending the South Dakota Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"TN":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/TN.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoMarConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Amendment_1_of_2006\">Tennessee Amendment 1</a> passed 81-19%, amending the Tennessee Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."]],
"TX":[["1997-04", "NoMar", "<a href=\"http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.2.htm#2.001\">Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2003-09", "NoCU", "<a href=\"http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/FA/htm/FA.6.htm#6.204\">Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 124, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2005-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_proposition_2_(2005)\">Texas Proposition 2</a> passed 76-24%, amending the Texas Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"UT":[["1995-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/UT.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_Constitutional_Amendment_3\">Utah Constitutional Amendment 3</a> passed 66-34%, amending the Utah Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."]],
"VT":[["1999-01", "NoMar", "<a href=\"http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullsection.cfm?Title=15&Chapter=001&Section=00008\">1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 25</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["1999-12", "NoMar", "In <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_v._Vermont\">Baker v. Vermont</a>, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had to be given the rights of married couples, whether it be same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2000-07", "CU", "The Vermont <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_unions_in_Vermont\">Civil union law</a> went into effect, allowing for same-sex civil unions."], ["2009-02", "CU", "A <a href=\"http://www.leg.state.vt.us/database/status/summary.cfm?Bill=H.0275&Session=2008\">bill to permit same-sex marriage</a> was introduced into the state legislature, but the Governor Jim Douglas has promised to veto it. It is unclear whether the legislature will override the governor's veto."], ["2009-04", "CU", "The bill to permit same-sex marriage <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_Vermont#Marriage\">passed, was vetoed by Governor Jim Douglas, and the Senate (23-5) and House (100-49) overrode the veto</a>. The bill takes effect on September 1. Vermont becomes the first state to allow same-sex marriage without a court order."], ["2009-09", "Mar", "The same-sex marriage bill takes effect."]],
"VA":[["1975-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_legislation_in_the_United_States_by_state#Virginia\">Code of Virginia was amended</a> to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2004-01", "NoCU", "The <a href=\"http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+20-45.3\">Code of Virginia was amended</a> to forbid same-sex civil unions as well."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall-Newman_Amendment\">Marshall-Newman Amendment</a> passed 57-43%, amending the Virginia Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions or any private contracts that would have the same effect."]],
"WA":[["1998-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.04.010\">Defense of Marriage Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-07", "NoMar", "The Washington Supreme Court ruled in <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andersen_v._King_County\">Andersen v. King County</a> that the Defense of Marriage Act was constitutional."], ["2007-07", "CULite", "The state legislature passed a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_Washington\">domestic partnership law</a>, providing some benefits of marriage to same-sex couples."], ["2009-05", "CULite", "The governor signed a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_Washington\">bill granting all benefits of marriage to same-sex couples</a>, to take effect in July."], ["2009-07", "CULite", "The <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_Washington\">bill granting all benefits of marriage to same-sex couples</a> was delayed pending the outcome of <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendum_71_%282009%29\">Referendum 71</a>."], ["2009-11", "CU", "<a href=\"http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Washington_Referendum_71_%282009%29\">Referendum 71</a> passed 53-47%, giving all benefits of marriage to same-sex couples. It was the <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Referendum_71_%282009%29\">first time in the US that voters approved a state-wide ballot measure that extended LGBT relationship rights</a>."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The Washington State Senate <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/02/us-usa-gays-washington-idUSTRE8110CC20120202\">passed SB 6239, which would legalize same-sex marriage and convert most existing domestic partnerships into marriages by a vote of 28-21</a>. The bill is expected to pass in the State House, and Governor Christine Gregoire has said she will sign it."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The Washington State House of Representatives <a href=\"http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/marriage-equality-passes-in-wa-state-legislature-heads-to-desk-of-gov.-greg\">passed SB 6239 by a vote of 55-43</a>. The bill now heads to Governor Christine Gregoire, who has said she will sign it."], ["2012-02", "CU", "Governor Gregoire <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/13/us-gaymarriage-washington-idUSTRE81C15L20120213\">signed SB 6239, which would legalize same-sex marriage</a>. The bill will take effect on June 7."], ["2012-06", "CU", "SB 6239 (which would allow same-sex marriage) was scheduled to go into effect, but opponents <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/us-usa-gaymarriage-washington-idUSBRE8551JE20120606\">gathered enough signatures to put a referendum on the ballot in November to overturn the measure</a>."]],
"WV":[["2000-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://marriagelaw.cua.edu/law/states/WV.cfm\">Marriage Protection Act</a> passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."]],
"WI":[["1979-01", "NoMar", "The <a href=\"http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/765/001\">Wisconsin Family Code</a> forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Referendum_1_(2006)\">Wisconsin Referendum 1</a> passed 59-41%, amending the Wisconsin Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2009-06", "NoCUConst", "The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate passed the state budget, <a href=\"http://fairwisconsin.blogspot.com/2009/06/landmark-victory-for-fairness.html\">establishing very limited domestic partnerships</a>, including hospital visitation and the right to use FMLA. The bill will take effect in 30 days."], ["2009-07", "CULite", "The budget takes effect, allowing very limited domestic partnerships."]],
"WY":[["1901-01", "NoMar", "(date unknown) The Wyoming <a href=\"http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/titles/Title20/Title20.htm\">Domestic Relations Code</a> forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2009-02", "NoMar", "House Joint Resolution 17, defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, was <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Wyoming#Recognition_of_same-sex_relationships\">considered by the Wyoming House of Representatives but defeated 35-25</a>."], ["2011-01", "NoMar", "The Wyoming Senate <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Wyoming#Recognition_of_same-sex_relationships\">passed a consitutional amendment 20-10 that would prohibit same-sex marriage</a>, but it died in the House of Representatives."]]
}