California Secretary of State Debra Bowen today certified the state marriage-protection amendment for the November ballot. The measure would amend the state constitution to define marriage as the union between a man and a woman.
“The response from the people of this state has been unprecedented in support of marriage’s legacy, by responding with an all-out volunteer signature campaign,” said Ron Prentice, CEO of the California Family Council and chairman of the ProtectMarriage.com coalition sponsoring the amendment. “We’re so grateful to the over 1.1 million voters who signed the marriage petition."
On May 15, the California Supreme Court overturned Proposition 22, declaring a right to same-sex "marriage.” Family advocates have asked the court to delay its ruling until the people vote in November.
"Passing this amendment is the only way for the people to override the four supreme court judges who want to redefine marriage for our entire society," Prentice said.
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